John Peters, of Munith, Michigan, was born May 14, 1945 in Martin, Kentucky to Frank and Belva Peters. He passed away on August 1, 2022 at age 77.

He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Kathy Peters (neé Corwin), whom he married on June 5, 1965. John and Kathy were high school sweethearts who enjoyed fifty-seven wonderful years of marriage together.

John was the very definition of a family man; a man who basked in the warmth and love of the family that surrounded him. His sense of humor brought joy and giggles to all that he came into contact with. His warm and gentle nature brought not only people, but also many stray animals into his orbit. His greatest desire was to show love and warmth to those who had never known it.

John is survived by his wife, Kathy, his sister, Bessie Keehne, his children: Angie (Mike) Carney of Downers Grove, Illinois, Andrea Sands (Alan Stephens) of Fort Worth, Texas, and John (Lynda) Peters of Rives Junction, Michigan; his grandchildren, to whom he was lovingly known as “Poppy”: Kati (Todd) Bevering, Brandon (Samantha Majewski) Carney, Joshua (Ashton) Stephens, Brooke (Jake) Thygesen, John Patrick (Mary Danes) Peters, Tyler Stearns, Marlee (Ben) Woods, Matthew (Keeli Ray) Stephens, Conner Peters, Sylvia (Joe Marshall) Peters, and Emily Stephens; his great-grandchildren: Chloe Carney, Kayden Stearns, Brady Bevering, Briar Bevering, and Beau Bevering; many uncles, cousins, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews.

Per John’s wishes, cremation will take place. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Cascades Humane Society. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.