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Obituary for Glenn L. Peters
Glenn L. Peters was born May 16, 1944, to Lillian (Elkins) and Otis Peters in Frederic, WI. Glenn grew up on a farm in rural Luck and graduated from Luck High School in 1963. After graduation Glenn worked for Jerome Foods in Barron as a foreman. Glenn married Patricia Brau on December 18, 1965, at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. In 1966 Glenn entered the U.S. Army and served 2 years mainly in Germany. After returning from the service, he worked for both Durex and 3M companies. In 1970 he then began work for the Polk County Highway Department where he remained 28 years until he retired due to health issues. Glenn lived in the rural Luck area all his life. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, raising and showing chickens at the Polk County fair. He took great joy in helping children learn about raising chickens. Glenn loved kids and his greatest love was his grandchildren. Glenn passed away at his home on Friday, August 29, 2008. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted Peters; nephew, Gary Jepsen; and niece, Susan Schilling. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat of 42 ½ years; three daughters, Audrey (Steve) Yeager of Barron, WI, Melissa (Troy) Moe of Wilson, WI, and Jennifer (Chris) Kohler of Rice Lake, WI; seven grandchildren, Mariah and Kyle Yeager, Kaytlyn, Alex and Evan Moe, Kaspar and Karma Kohler; brother, Raymond (Helga) Peters; sisters, Eleanor (Fred) Jepsen, Mary (Bill) Schilling, and Shelby (Norm) Hanson; sister-in-law Lucy (Elwood) Steele; brothers-in-law, Bill (Claudia) Brau, Maynard (Barb) Brau; along with many nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held at Bone Lake Lutheran Church – Luck, WI, on Thursday, September 4th, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, WI, on Wednesday, September 3rd, from 4-7:00 p.m. Visitation will again be held Thursday at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, Wisconsin, was entrusted with funeral arrangements.
