Ruth M. Peters, 98, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born Sept. 7, 1919, in Shawano County to the late Harry and Grace (Yocum) Shepard.
Ruth was united in marriage to Calvin “Sam” Peters on Feb. 8, 1944. They enjoyed 37 years as man and wife, until her husband passed away Dec. 2, 1981. Ruth and Calvin moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1955, where the family was engaged in the orchard business for nearly 25 years. In 1979, Ruth and her husband returned to Shawano, where they lived on the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Indian Reservation. Ruth was very involved in the community, working as a teacher’s assistant with the Head Start program. She was also the activities director at Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Elderly Center.
Ruth was very active in the Stockbridge Bible Church. She served her Lord as Bible study teacher and was pianist from its beginning as a charter member. She enjoyed serving the Lord at this church for many years, along with her brother, Pastor Gordon D. Shepard. Ruth was an extremely loving person. She was kind and generous, caring for all persons, and taking them in when they needed a place to stay. She was a woman of great hospitality, and a prayer warrior who prayed unceasingly for many human beings. She loved her family, but she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ above all. Ruth is now living in Heaven, safe in the arms of Jesus for all eternity. Amen.
Survivors include her children, Calvin David (Darlene) Peters, of Sturgeon Bay, Wayne Peters, of Gresham, Alan (Barb) Peters, of Manitowoc, Ellen Peters (Willie) Moore, of Gresham, and Marianne Peters Higgins, of Gresham; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Ira (Mary) Shepard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin “Sam” Peters; her son, Daniel H. Peters; her brother, Gordon Shepard; and her sister, Phyllis.
Due to the storm of the century, the Memorial Service for Ruth has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church-Morgan Siding. Pastor Micah Shin will officiate. Visitation will take place at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Please note the new date and time.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.