Delbert Wayne Peters' Obituary
Delbert Wayne Peters, 67, of Maroa, died Sunday, June 27, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Del was born in Decatur on November 27, 1953, the son of William C. and Mabel (Eller) Peters. He married Michele Modro on November 25, 1977.
Del retired from Mueller Water Products in 2020. He was a longtime employee at Cash Valve. Del graduated from Stephen Decatur Hight School in 1972. Del was a rock concert enthusiast. He had many unique hobbies and interests including the outdoors, fishing, motorcycles, endless practical jokes, and tales of Bigfoot and UFOs. Del was happiest being behind a grill cooking for his family. Above all these hobbies he adored his family, especially his grandchildren. He passed down all of these loves to his family. These memories will be cherished forever.
Del is survived by his wife, Michele; his children Jamie (Tiffany) Peters of Texas, Jason Peters of Maroa, Josh (Hailee) Peters of Oakley, and Jasmine (Ryan) Meuth of Kane, IL; sisters Norma (Frank) Timmons, Linda DeYoung, and Dena (Garey) Hodges; and grandchildren Lorelei, Josie, Reece, Audra, Chelebren, Mason, Collins, Gage, and Scarlet. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graceland/Fairlawn will provide cremation service for Del. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4pm on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Josh & Hailee’s house. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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