Robert C. Peters
OBITUARY
Robert C. “Bob” Peters, 92, formerly of Edenburg; a resident at Above and Beyond at the Knights, Allentown, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 in Above and Beyond. He was the husband of the late Jean I. (Adams) Peters, died April 20, 2003; and the longtime companion of Judy Hoffman. Bob and Judy enjoyed 20+ years together and were able to enjoy a full life together.
Born in Virginville, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Mary E. (Werley) Peters. Bob graduated from Kutztown High School in 1951; and was a US Army Veteran at the end of the Korean War. He had worked for Peter’s Brother’s; and then worked 23 years for Carpenter Technology in cold rolling; and had also owned and operated his own barber shop for 60 years! He was a member of Behler Hein American Legion for over 70 years; Vaux Masonic Lodge No. 406 F&AM for over 60 years; Hamburg Game Association and Union Fire Company No. 1 of Hamburg. He was an avid outdoorsman, a hunter, a fisherman, and a trapper. He was a jack of all trades, an artist and antique collector. He made guns and crafted many projects. He was a very busy and active man. He ran two farms, a household, and an apartment as well as almost always had two jobs.
He is survived by a son: David R. Peters, husband of Tracey E. (Brown) Peters, Hamburg; a daughter: Dyane M. (Peters) Koller, companion of Russell Riegel, Lenhartsville; his grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. He always had a special relationship with his grandson: Bowen S. Koller. He is also survived by his brother: Richard “Dick” Peters, husband of Helen, Fleetwood; and Gladys “Susie” Moyer, wife of Kenneth, who was raised alongside Dick and Bob.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Frieden’s Cemetery, Lenhartsville. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the funeral home. A Vaux Masonic Lodge service will be held prior to the Memorial Service in the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com