F. George Peters

F. George Peters, 89, of Wooster, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

Services will be Thursday at 12 pm on Facebook Live with his son Pastor Tom Peters and Pastor Robert D. Fetterhoff officiating.  On Facebook, search “George Peters Funeral.”  Please call Roberts Funeral Home at (330) 345-5665 for assistance.  Burial will be at the Wooster Cemetery.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

George was born February 1, 1931 in Ashland to Fred and Nellie {Wills} Peters.  He married Jane Johnson on June 20, 1954.  She died June 2, 2020.

George worked for Rubbermaid for 11 years. Then, from 1968-1981 he served as a missionary to Africa. Following his ministry overseas, he worked for Job Training Partnership.  In 1993, he joined the staff at Grace Brethren Church as Pastor to senior adults.

George was a member of Grace Church where he taught Sunday School for 35 years.  He enjoyed collecting covered bridge memorabilia and traveling with his wife, Jane.

George will be deeply missed by his sons Daniel (Sherry) of Wooster, David (Anita) of Orrville, Tom (Sue) of Wooster and Phil (Su) Peters of Olympia, WA; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Jean Gordon.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, sister Charlotte Jelley and brother Bob Peters.