James “Pete” R. Peters, 79, of Fremont, OH cast off to heavenly waters on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Fremont, OH the son of Earle and Helen (Shale) Peters. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Lakota High School where he played football, basketball, baseball and ran track. He served in the Ohio National Guard for six years. Jim married Janet Laird on January 8, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she survives. He was a lifelong tradesman working as a brick layer, concrete mason and roofer.
Jim was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Lakota Young Farmers. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, grilling and frying fish for his family and friends.
Jim’s loving family includes wife, Janet, Fremont; daughters, Angela Woodel, Toledo, Dawn (Kevin) Smith and Kelly (Dave) Schwartz both of Fremont; brothers, Richard (Janet) Peters, Columbus, OH, Steve (Nancy) Peters, Bonita Springs, FL; grandchildren, Tia (Dylan Davis) Woodel, Corie (Merissa) Doll, Devyn Smith, Jordan Smith and David Schwartz; great-grandchildren, Landon Davis, Myles Doll and Noah Davis.
“May he have fair winds and following seas.” He will always be our anchor.
Welcoming Jim’s arrival in Heaven are his parents, Earle and Helen Peters and brother, Scott Peters.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
I caught my limit and I am heading home!
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Mark Hotz
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all.
Steve Zilles and Karen
To the family of Jim, we are sorry for your loss. Prayers be with your family and friends.
Bobbie and billy phillips
Janet and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you
Richard & Karen Harner
Janet so sorry for your loss, prayers for your family.
Diann Hamons
Janet and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was one of a kind. My prayers are with you and the Family. God Bless you All.
Fred and Cheryl Widman
Sorry for your loss. Jim was always such a happy guy. He is probably still smiling.
Pam Conley
Jim and Janet were the cool young couple who live next-door to us when I was a teenager. He was so handsome and she was so adorable. I became their babysitter for a while. Loved them. They were so much fun. My heart goes out to you, Janet, and all of Jim‘s family and friends. He was one of the good ones. ❤️ Prayers for healing and peace.
Sereta Stephens
From all of us at tackle box 2 we are praying for your family you will greatly misssed
Jack ferguson sr.
So sorry for your loss,prayers to family.rest in peace my friend.
Amie Elarton
My deepest sympathies go out to you Janet and the rest of your family during this difficult time. Jim was a great guy! May he forever rest in heaven! Sending my love!
Karysa Alafita
I’m going to miss he was great uncle he would always say hi to me and always make me laugh I’m going to cherish those memories with him he will be missed I love my family a lot I’m going to miss you uncle Jim❤️
Kathleen Schell
Angie,
Thinking of you and your family.! I hope all your wonderful memories give you peace in the rough days ahead.
Kathi
Kathleen Schell
Angie,
Thinking of you and your family.I hope all your wonderful memories give you peace in the rough days ahead.
Kathi