Continuation of tree (3rd child of Albert Kanter Peters/Viola Ruth Loosemore); all known surname descendants:
9 Paul T. Peters b: 17 August 1925 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 20 April 2019 Detroit, Wayne, MI
+Lois M. Dreher b: 26 April 1926 Detroit, Wayne, MI; m: 18 June 1949 Dearborn, Wayne, MI [Arthur A./Margaret Lydia Marks]; d: 26 September 1996 Detroit, Wayne, MI
10 Paul D. Peters d: Aft. April 2019
+Mary ---
10 Diane L. Peters d: Aft. April 2019
+Paul Riley
10 Robert John Peters d: Aft. April 2019
*2nd Wife of Paul T. Peters:
+Beatrice --- (Bruland) m: 20 August 2005; d: Aft. April 2019
Notes for Paul T. Peters:
Census
- 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan: Albert K. Peters 57 [$6500 house value] salesman/magazine publishing co., wife Viola Ruth 59, Don G. 24 office clerk/rubber mfg. co., Paul T. 14. [Boyle]
- 1950 Detroit, Wayne, MI: Paul T. Peters 24 general office clerk/auto manufacturer, wife Lois M. 23 general office clerk/university.
Obituary: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tuesday, 23 April 2019: (photo) Paul T. Peters age 93 passed away on April 20th, 2019. Paul passed away peacefully with his family close by. Formerly a resident of Livonia and Detroit. He is survived by his wife Beatrice. His three children Paul D. Peters and Mary go, Diane L. Riley and Paul, and Robert John Peters. His nieces and nephews; Judy Blovits, Susan Dugan, Marty and Kathy Peters, Earle (Pete) and Helen Jane Peters. Their children as well. His grandchildren Amy L. and Sam Langwith, Tom and Cara Riley; Steve Riley and Courtney, Nicole Grode. Great-grandchildren Alexis, Cameron and Allison. Also Beatrice's family including sisters Mary Jane, Virginia, daughter Joyce Staten and George, son Jeff Bruland and Linda, son Dennis Bruland and Ute, and many grandchildren. Born in Detroit August 17, 1925 the son of Viola and Albert K. Peters. Paul was raised in Detroit and graduated from McKennzie high school in 1943. During his early years while living on 1410 Lawrence Ave. in Detroit Paul had the good fortune of traveling across the United States and Canada thanks to family friend Bill Belsom. Althrough the early years while living on 1690 Coyle he attended Woodward Ave. Presbyterian church and worked at his older brother Earle's Gas/Service garages. A proud WWII veteran Paul entered the Army Air Corps in January 1944. He became a member of the 15 Air Corps, 30411 Bomb Wing, 455th Bomb Group and 741st Bomb Squadron. He served as a Right Waist Gunner on a B-24 and flew 31 missions before coming home. During his service, he received an Air Medal with two oakleaf clusters, European Theater ribbons with 5 Bronze stars and Silver Star. After the war Paul attended classes at both Michigan State College and Wayne State University. In 1948 Paul went to work for Chrysler Corporation. He worked his way up through many positions and successfully completed a 44-year career retiring as a Dealer Placement Manager in 1992. In 1949 he married Lois Dreher and together they lovingly raised three children, Paul D., Diane L. and Robert J. Lois passed away Sept. 26th 1996. On August 20th, 2005 Paul married his current wife Beatrice. The recent years with "Bea" have included a long list of memorable events from local fundraising and social events with the Shriners to great travel across the U.S. Paul was a proud member and former Commander of the Legion of Honor group. He was also a member of the Reception Unit, Royal Order of the Jesters and a past president of the Boulevard Shrine Club. Viewing will be held at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia on Thursday, April 25th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Ward Memorial Church, Northville, MI on Friday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. with final viewing between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Notes for Lois M. Dreher:
Obituary: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sunday, 29 September 1996: Lois M. Peters, a teacher who wrote children's books, died of cancer Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996, in Harper Hospital in Detroit. She was 70. Mrs. Peters was born April 26, 1926, in Detroit and lived in Livonia for 36 years. She graduated from Mackenzie High School, Hillsdale College and Wayne State University. She worked as a teacher in Hazel Park and Livonia. She wrote children's books and developed teaching aids. She also was involved in early live radio programs such as The Lone Ranger, Green Hornet, and Challenge of the Yukon. Mrs. Peters was a 50-year member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority of Hillsdale College. She was active in Ward Presbyterian Church and the Pioneer Girls for more than 25 years. Survivors include her husband, Paul; two sons, Paul D. and Robert; one daughter, Diane L. Riley; a brother, David Dreher; and seven grandchildren. Visitation is from noon-9 p.m. today at the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home in Livonia. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday in Ward Presbyterian Church, Livonia.
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