Jack Peters Obituary

Jack A. Peters

Apr 27, 1931 - Nov 6, 2023

Norwalk

Jack A. Peters, 92, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at home.

He was born April 27, 1931, in Sandusky, to Merritt and Marcella (Kamann) Peters. He was a 1949 graduate of Sandusky High School and served as a Sergeant in U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received the Korean Service Ribbon, two Bronze Service Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. In his early years, he worked at Philco and then Esmond Dairy. He retired after 30 years with Ford Motor Company and was a member of UAW Local 1216. He was a life member of Norwalk VFW Post 2743 and Sandusky American Legion and member of Norwalk Eagles Aerie #711 and St. Paul Catholic Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Donna (Parker) Peters of Norwalk; children, Jacqueline (Thomas) Welker of Lakeside-Marblehead, Charlene (Ronald) Forrest of Milan, Monica Graves of Sandusky, Susanne (Michael) Smith of Buckeye Lake, and Kevin (Deborah) Peters of Venice, Florida; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Merritt; mother, Marcella "Babe" Close; stepfather, Dr. August Close; brother, Gerald "Bud" Peters; and sister, Lois Uhl.

Family would like to thank Stein Hospice and Veterans Administration for their support and care provided to Jack at home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, and 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, with Father Anthony Recker officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Norwalk Catholic School, 93 E. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.