Clyde R. “Pete” Peters, 84, of Curwensville, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born April 18, 1931 in Pike Township, Clearfield County, he was the son of Howard and Blanche (Norris) Deter.
He had been employed by Mid-State Amusements for 20 years. He then, along with his wife, Marie, owned and operated Pete and Marie’s Pondorosa Bar and Restaurant for 30 years.
After his retirement, he enjoyed working at Hidden Star Farms. He was a U.S. Naval veteran of the Korean War. He was affiliated with the Curwensville Presbyterian Church.
He was a life member of the Curwensville L.O.O.M. Family Center No. 268, the Curwensville Rescue Hose & Ladder Co. and the Clearfield Eagles Aerie No. 812.
He also was a member of the Curwensville American Legion Post No. 505, the Curwensville VFW post No. 842 and the Clearfield B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 540. He also participated in the Curwensville Pool League.
On Jan. 13, 1952 in Clearfield, he wed the former Marie E. Smith, who survives along with three children, Atlee Peters and his wife Amy, of Olanta, Dana Clark of Pittsburgh and Damon Peters and his wife, Anne of Richfield, Minn.
Also surviving are four grandchildren, Heather Ward, Brad Peters, Adam Peters and Kyle Clark, three step-grandchildren, Niki Obenour, Joseph Clark and Cory Clark, 14 great-grandchildren, and a brother-in-law, Marven Smith and his wife, Diana of Clearfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-grandson, Jason Clark, an infant sister and a brother-in-law, Jerry L. Smith.
Funeral services for “Pete” Peters will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Mr. Gary Jewart and the Rev. Charles Taber Jr. co-officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, 430 Locust St., Curwensville, PA 16833.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.