Richard E. “Dick” Peters, 65, Watseka, IL

Richard E. “Dick” Peters, 65, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, Feb. 18, also at the funeral home. Rev. Lee Ryan will officiate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, IL. Graveside military rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and the Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

Mr. Peters was born Feb. 16, 1944 in Watseka, IL, a son of Donald and Dorothy Watts Peters. He married Patricia Traxler on April 27, 1968 in Watseka, IL and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and special friend, Dawn Peters of Watseka and David Peters of Earl Park, IN; one son and special friend, Shawn Peters and Bobbi Lee of Watseka; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Shirley and Larry Smith of Watseka, Mary Barnard of Midland, TX and Ginger and David Howe of Sheldon; eight grandchildren, John Kidwell, Austin Kidwell, Katie Kidwell, Samantha Fisher, Madelyn Peters, Ashton Peters, Hunter Lee and Lucas Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Peters served in the U.S. Army. He was Water Superintendent for the City of Watseka for thirty-five years. He was a member of St. Edmund’s Catholic Church in Watseka and was a former member of the Watseka American Legion Post #23. He enjoyed horses and rodeos.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

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