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Peters Obituary
Harris Roy Peters “Butch”, 68, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Henderson. He was born on December 28, 1952 in the Henderson Hospital to Abe R. and Olga (Penner) Peters. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1971. He attended Wesleyan University in Lincoln, and graduated with a major in Biology in 1975.
He was a member of Bethesda Mennonite Church and served on several committees. He especially enjoyed serving on the Stained Glass Committee.
Upon graduation, Harris went to work at Midwest Irrigation where he had worked since the age of 14. The company was then owned by his father and uncle Clarence. He worked his way up to the position of sales manager with a territory of over 9 states. He stayed with the company through several transitions and retired from Henderson Irrigation in 2019.
Harris enjoyed being with his siblings and his nieces and nephews. He was happiest when studying family history, reading, and taking care of his farmstead.
He is survived by: brother, Myron Peters and his wife, Janet of Hampton, sister Maurine Peters Lee of Asheville, NC and sister, Lila Peters Koop and her husband, Jim, of Wallace, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ardean, and his brother-in-law, Harold Lee.
Memorials, in his name, may be designated to the Henderson Heritage Park.
The family is grateful for the many acts of kindness and heartfelt condolences received and the spiritual support provided by the Bethesda Mennonite Church pastoral staff.
