Continuation of tree (3rd child of Clarence Edward Peters/2nd wife Clara Anne Bush); all known surname descendants:
9 Louis Clarence Peters b: 7 May 1910 Bay City, Bay, MI; d: 9 October 1962 Bay City, Bay, MI
+Addie Bell Ray b: 1 January 1916 Bay City, Bay, MI; m: 6 September 1931 Bay City, Bay, MI [Harry/Liliah Perry] (divorced 6 March 1935 Bay Co., MI); d: 10 February 1988 Tacoma, Pierce, WA
10 Carl L. Peters b: 22 July 1932 Bay City, Bay, MI; d: 26 March 1990 Lapeer, Lapeer, MI
+Charlotte Diane Fretenborough b: 9 July 1943 Port Huron, St. Clair, MI; m: 11 December 1971 [Charles F./Florida Wellman]; d: 18 April 2020 Lapeer, Lapeer, MI
10 Carolyn Mildred Peters b: 27 March 1934 Bay City, Bay, MI; d: 9 November 1963 Bay City, Bay, MI
+Robert Joseph Cichanski b: 4 July 1930 Detroit, Wayne, MI; m: 14 April 1951 Bay City, Bay, MI [George P./Helen C. -- ]; d: 24 April 1951 Bay City, Bay, MI
*2nd Wife of Louis Clarence Peters:
+Josephine M. Fortin (Parrent, Lang) b: 10 May 1911 Bay City, Bay, MI; m: 22 June 1940 Bay City, Bay, MI [Dominic/Julia Leonard]; d: 30 November 2002 Bay City, Bay, MI
10 Juliene S. Peters b: Abt. 1946 Bay City, Bay, MI; d: Aft. March 2011 Colorado
+John Vessey
10 Thomas Joseph Peters b: 7 October 1947 Bay City, Bay, MI; d: 14 March 2011 Thomas, Saginaw, MI
+Joyce Wolfgram (Saumier) b: Abt. 1947; m: 7 November 1992
Notes for Louis Clarence Peters:
Census
- 1930 Harbor Beach, Huron, Michigan: Louis Peters 19 Coast Guard [Coast Guard Station, quarters furnished by government]
- 1940 Bay City, Bay, MI: Bert Giddings 56 truck helper/city gov't, wife Clara 57, son Lewis Peters 29 (div) machine operator/structural steel industry, Carl Peters 7, Carolyn Peters 6.
- 1950 Bay City, Bay, MI: Louis C. Peters 39 truck driver/building material factory, wife Josephine M. 38, Juliene S. 3, Thomas J. 2.
WWII Records: Lewis Clarence Peters, res. 1414 Marquette Ave., Bay City, MI; b. 7 May 1910 Bay City, MI; wife Mrs. Josephine Marie Peters; 5'11", 170 lbs., brown eyes & brown hair, dark complexion; 16 Oct 1940 Bay City, MI.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Patrick Cemetery, Bay City, MI: PETERS / Josephine M. / May 10, 1911 / Nov. 30, 2002 / Louis C. / May 7, 1910 / Oct. 9, 1962 - separate stone: Louis C. Peters / S2 US Coast Guard / May 7, 1910 / Oct. 9, 1962
Notes for Addie Bell Ray:
Obituary: Mrs. Addie B. Wright, 72, of Essexville and formerly of Gladwin County, died suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 10, (1988) in Tacoma, Wash. She was born in Bay City Jan. 1, 1916, and married Frank Wright May 8, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Wright lived in Gladwin County for 25 years until moving to Essexville 2 years ago. Surviving are 4 sons, Edmund of Gladwin, Albert of Seattle, Wash. and William Wright of Bay City and Carl Peters; 3 daughters, Mrs. Jermone (Sharon) Fortin of Kawkawlin, Mrs. Thomas (Liliah) Kloha and Mrs. Alexander (Joyce) McGregor of Bay City; 2 sisters, Cora Ray of Bay City and Sarah Chapman of Midland; one brother, Mickey Ray of Alabama; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters. Rites were held Feb. 15, from the Penzien Funeral Home. Burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.
Tombstone Inscription, Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton, MI: WRIGHT / Addie B. / 1916 - 1988 / together forever / Frank F. / 1913 - 1983
Obituaries for the children:
Carl L. Peters: Tombstone Inscription, Eastlawn Cemetery, Lake Orion, MI: PETERS / Carl L. / July 22, 1932 / Mar. 26, 1990 / married Dec. 11, 1971 / Charlotte D. / July 9, 1943 / (blank)
Carolyn Mildred Peters: Tombstone Inscription, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, MI: our sister / Carolyn Peters / Cichanski / 1934 - 1963 // Robert J. Cichanski / 1930 - 1951
Thomas Joseph Peters: Peters, Thomas Joseph of Thomas Township passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, at his home at the age of 63 years. Thomas was born October 7, 1947, the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Fortin) Peters. He served with the US Army in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He retired from Grey Iron Foundry. He married Joyce Wolfgram (Saumier) on November 7, 1992; she survives him. He was a member of Swan Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving besides his wife Joyce are one sister, Juliene (John) Vessey, Denver, CO; three sisters-in-law: Marianne (Bob) Howe, Merrill, MI, Linda (Bob) Johnson, Bay City, Charlotte Peters, Lapeer; a step-son, Michael (Serena) Wolfgram, Merrill; a step-daughter-in-law, Alexandra Wolfgram, Saginaw; grandchildren: Jonathan and Kristina Rich, Morgan, Mikayla, Alilya and Violet Wolfgram; many nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by a step-son, Brian Wolfgram, a brother, Carl Peters, and sister, Carolyn Cichanski. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at Swan Valley United Methodist Church, Geddes Road. Rev. Rob Richard will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be under the auspices of the Carrollton VFW Post #1859. His family will receive friends at the W. L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and then at the church on Friday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Swan Valley United Methodist Church.
Tombstone Inscription, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, MI: Thomas J. Peters / SP4 US Army / Oct. 7, 1947 - Mar. 14, 2011
Back one generation to parents of Louis Clarence Peters
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Last updated: 9 December 2022.