Obituary: Howard Peters

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In memory of

Howard Peters

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Kadoka Nursing Home in Kadoka at the age of 87

One member of the early morning coffee crew at the Sinclair station in Murdo will now be permanently missing since Howard Edward Peters left this earth for a better home with his Savior.

Howard was born to Edward Peters and Elsie (Dahlke) Peters at their Okaton farm October 24, 1923.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Midland. He attended Horseshoe Bend country school, spent two years at the Okaton School and graduated from Murdo High School in 1942. He then served his country during WW II in the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to the Okaton farm. In 1955 he bought the Sinclair station with Jake Hoff and did trucking on the side. He also ranched on the Dahlke homestead west of Okaton. He spent the next 56 years working at those two jobs until failing health forced him to spend less and less time at the station. He loved meeting people, selling tires, and remembering his returning far away customers.

He married Margie Walbrecht in 1963, a union which produced two children Amber Sylva (Rich) and Corey (Betty) and two grandchildren Sierra and Ryan Sylva.

Howard was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church where he served in many offices as elder, secretary, treasurer and president. He also served on the board of Buffalo Township, was on the board of the Independent Oil Men's Association and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

He is survived by his wife Margie Peters, Murdo; one daughter Amber Sylva (Rich) Murdo; one son Corey Peters (Betty) Minneapolis, MN; one brother David (Mae) Saratoga, CA; two grandchildren; one sister-in-law Delores Peters of Okaton; two nieces and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Arlene, and one brother LaVern.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 13, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. CDT at Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.

Interment with full military honors by the Murdo American Legion Post #75 and Draper American Legion Post #301, followed at the Murdo Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 10:30 a.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Murdo, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ray Greenseth
MUSIC
Karen Royer - Organist
Congregational Hymns
“The King Of Love My Shepherd Is”
“The Lord’s My Shepherd Leading Me”
“In You Is Gladness”
“I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb”
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANT
Donna Green
USHERS
Dean Faber - Jim Hoar
PALLBEARERS
Kelly Green - Ron Kinsley
Jim Newbold - Jim Hockenbary
Gale Richardson - Gene Cressy
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Taylor-McCloughan American Legion Post #75 of Murdo
Barrett-Dowling American Legion Post #301 of Draper
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota

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Visitation: 5-7 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 13, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. CDT Saturday, May 14, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.
Interment: Murdo Cemetery.

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Margie & family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you the strength and courage to get through the days ahead. Our prayers are with you.
Monte & Rita ~ Monte & Rita Anker Murdo (5/10/2011)
Margie & Family,
We are praying for you. May the Lord be your comfort and strength. Howard was a very special person. He will be greatly missed by all of Jones County.
Henry & Elaine ~ Henry & Elaine Roghair Okaton (5/10/2011)
May the love of Jesus surround you with comfort and give you peace now and in the years ahead. Enjoy the memory of a good man. ~ Clarice Roghair Okaton SD (5/10/2011)
What a blessing Howard was for all who knew him. Arlene was one of my very best friends, and she adored her brothers. God's peace to all who mourn.
Marcella ~ Marcella Hatfield Newell, SD (5/10/2011)
I first met Howard in 1995 when I moved to Murdo. He made me feel welcome when I was alone since my family could not come till a month later. Howard made sure we had heating oil when times were tough and he let my sons and myself hunt on his ranch which became a high-point to my boys. I always stopped at the store when I came through Murdo, after moving back to Belle Fourche in 1996. Howard always had a smile for me and always wanted to know how my boys were. Thank Howard for being apart of my life!!!
~ Darrell Karas Belle Fourche, SD (5/10/2011)
Margie and family, It was a pleasure to have Howard in the Kadoka Nursing Home for a short time. He was a very gentle man, and the staff enjoyed him. We are all sorry for your loss, but know that Howard is in God's hands now. ~ Ruby Sanftner Kadoka, SD (5/10/2011)
Mrs. Peters and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I always think of Howard when I go by the Sinclair station as he was a "staple" there. I have had you in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to. ~ Janet Penticoff Pierre, SD (5/10/2011)
Amber, Mrs Peters and family, so sorry for you loss. Thinking of you all today ~ Tory and LeAnna Fosheim Pierre (5/10/2011)
Mrs. Peters and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. I will always remember his smile, friendly "hello", and it always being "close enough" if you didn't have quite enough money for your after school snack at the station. May God bring you strength and comfort in this difficult time. ~ Stephanie Freier- Dettler Aberdeen, SD (5/10/2011)