Richard Peters (December 14, 2009)

Richard Peters, 63, of Arcanum died unexpectedly early Monday morning, December 14, 2009, at his residence. He was born February 16, 1946 in Dayton to George and Elizabeth (Moore) Peters. Richard retired from the former Dayton Tire and Rubber Co., Dayton in 1980. He also was self employed locally as a jack of all trades. Richard was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War, and a member of the Darke County Fish and Game Club. He was preceded in death by a grandson Justin Hill. Richard is survived by his wife Margaret (Detling) Peters whom he married February 21, 1967; daughters Valerie Peters, and Lisa Manning and her husband Doug both of Arcanum; sons David Peters of Fairborn, Mark Peters and wife Jamie of Arcanum; grandchildren Rachel Hardwick, Nicholas Manning, Derek Yohe, Christopher Manning, William Peters, Katherine Manning, his parents and a sister and a brother. Funeral Services will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home in Arcanum with Pastor Dan Kuhbander officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 PM Thursday evening until the time of the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Oh 45331.