Area resident
By:
AVELON — Herman C. Peters, 96, died Thursday, June 1, at his daughter’s and son-in law’s home in Avalon.
Born in Essel, Germany, he had lived in Allentown for more than 50 years before moving to Avalon two years ago.
He was a retired farmer and proprietor of Allentown Iron Works.
Husband of the late Erna C. Peters, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Evelyn W. and Johannes Engler and Eleanor M. Peters of Avalon; a granddaughter and her husband, Susan A. and Dr. Daniel G. Orr of Chester Springs, Pa., and two great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Samuel Orr.
Funeral service was held at Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown. Interment was in Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 North Route 9, Swainton, N.J. 08210.