Continuation of tree (2nd child of Ernest Joseph Pitre/Marie Lastowski); all known surname descendants:
9 Norman Frederick Peters b: 27 February 1924 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 2 November 2002 Greenbush, Alcona, MI
+Geraldine Lorraine Glenday b: 8 May 1924 Toronto, ONT; m: 11 March 1944 Detroit, Wayne, MI [William/Violet Christie]; d: 13 July 1978 Greenbush, Alcona, MI
10 baby girl Peters b: 12 April 1946 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 13 April 1946 Detroit, Wayne, MI
10 Nancy Jeanne Peters b: 22 September 1948 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 22 June 2025 Bay City, Bay, MI
Ronald R. Gaskell
10 Michael Peters b: January 1950
10 Norman Peters
Notes for Norman Frederick Peters:
Census
- 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan: Earnest Peters 47 plumber/plumbing co., wife Mary 47, Earnest Jr. 20 new worker, Norman 16, Mary L. 13, widowed aunt Louise Bialk 83 (Ger) [4454 Gladwin Street]
- 1950 Detroit, Wayne, MI: Norman Peters 26 maintenance/ street light repair, wife Geraldine L. 25, Nancy J. 1, Michael (Jan).
WWII Records: Norman Fredrick Peters, res. 4454 Gladwin, Detroit, MI; b. 27 Feb 1924 Detroit, MI; contact Mary Peters (same address); 5'10", 156 lbs., brown eyes & brown hair, ruddy complexion; 30 Jun 1942 Detroit, MI.
Obituary: The Bay City Times (Bay City, MI), Tuesday, 5 November 2002: Alcona County - Norman F. Peters, 78, of Greenbush, retired from Public Lighting in Detroit, died Saturday. Services were private. Arrangements were by the Buresh-Bennett Funeral Home, Oscoda.
Obituaries for the children:
Nancy Jeanne Peters: Cremation Society of
Mid-Michigan: Nancy Jeanne Peters, September 22, 1948 - June
22, 2025: Nancy “Nan” Jeanne (Peters) Gaskell, 76, of Greenbush,
Michigan, passed away peacefully and somewhat unexpectedly on June 22, 2025, in
Bay City, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Nan was born on
September 22, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Geraldine “Geri” (Glenday)
Peters and Norman “Pete” Peters. She grew up in Detroit and graduated
from Patronage of St. Joseph. Nan spent many years in Oscoda raising her
family, eventually settling in Greenbush, where she lived out her later years.
Nan began her professional life at Dearborn Federal Credit Union and eventually
retired from Northland Area Federal Credit Union (formerly Wurtsmith).
After retiring, she continued giving of herself as a caregiver to many families
in her community - work that was close to her heart until her health no longer
allowed.
Nan’s greatest joy came from the time she spent with her family, whom she is
survived by. She was a devoted wife to Ronald R. Gaskell and a
proud, loving mother to Flynn Gaskell, Geri Gaskell, and Traci Garnett
(Randall). She was affectionately known as “Nina” to her grandchildren
- Tyler and Cheyla Gaskell, Aliza and Damian Odell, and Ember Gaskell -
they were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment she spent with
them. Nan is also survived by her two brothers and two sisters. She
is preceded in death by her parents, Geri and Norman Peters, as well as
many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Known for her kindness and her
lighthearted spirit, she had a special gift for making others feel loved -
always ready with a joke, even in her final days. Nan enjoyed crocheting
and cross-stitching for many years, collecting Reader’s Digests, doing puzzles,
and never passed up a fudgesicle. Her quiet strength, deep care for
others, and unwavering love for her family will be missed beyond words.
She was deeply loved. She will be deeply missed. But her laughter,
kindness, and strength will forever echo through the lives she touched. A
Celebration of Life open house will be held on Saturday, August 16th, from 1:00
pm to 4:00 pm at the Lakewood Shores Pavilion in Oscoda, MI, with a short
service at 1:00 pm. Light snacks and desserts will be available. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in Nan’s memory. Donations can also
be made directly to the family to assist with medical and funeral expenses.
Back one generation to parents of Norman Frederick Peters
Items in RED have been verified against parish register entries.
- Births/Marriages/Deaths in RED without a church have come from the Michigan Return of Births/Marriages/Deaths (Family Search online - actual pages viewable). While births & marriages name parents, deaths list only age & marital status.
Last updated: 27 February 2026.