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Richard Peters

PETERS, LIANEGRYN, WILLIAMS, ARTHUR, DAVIS, HUGHES, JONES, RICHMOND, BRIER

Posted By: Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/13/2018 at 06:41:18

Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 4

Richard Peters, one of the pioneers of the Welsh neighborhood and Louisa county, died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the University hospital in Iowa City, where he had gone a few days previously for medical treatment.

Richard Peters, son of Lewis and Jane Peters, was born April 28, 1854 in Towyn, Meirioneth Shire, North Wales.

He was married December 8, 1877 to Miss Gwen Davis of Lianegryn, Wales and their 57th anniversary was celebrated at their home here last winter.

Fifty-two years ago they came to America and have made their home in this community with the exception of seven years spent in Washington county.

Mr. Peters was one of six children, three of whom are still living, Daniel H. of Columbus Junction; Lewis of Cambria, Wisconsin and Evan of Los Angeles, California. Two sisters died in Wales.

After living on a farm for many years Mr. and Mrs. Peters purchased a home on South Hill and moved to Columbus Junction twelve years ago.
Mr. Peters was a man of sterling, honest, kindly spirit and had a cheery word and smile for everyone he met. He also had a keen sense of Welsh humor and enjoyed the highest esteem and respect of many friends.

He was a regular attendant for many years at the Salem Welsh church and taught a Bible class for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife and nine children. These children are: Mrs. Arthur Williams, Mrs. John Arthur, Mrs. Lewis Peters, Mrs. Evan Arthur, Richard J. Peters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Ed Hughes, all of Columbus Junction; Mrs. Emrys E. Jones of Chicago and Dan Peters of Maxwell, Iowa.

He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. All of the children and grandchildren except one were in attendance at the funeral, a most unusual record.

The service was one of the largest ever held in the Welsh neighborhood many being unable to gain admittance to the church. The floral offerings were also unusually profuse and beautiful.

The funeral was held at the Salem Welsh church Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 1935 and was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Parker of Cotter, assisted by the Rev. Lewis of Chicago.

Music was furnished by the Salem choir who sang two Welsh songs and one English song.

The pallbearers were six nephews; namely Richard, Omrie, Bennett, Tom, Jarrett and Dennis Peters.

Flower girls were: Margaret Bell, Cornelia, Pauline and Mildred Peters.

Those from a distance in attendance were: Lewis H. Peters, Cambria, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Emrys Jones, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peters, Maxwell, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Peters, Mildred and Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Brier and M. Bill Davis of Brighton; Mr. and Mrs. Will Richmond and Mrs. John Richmond of Oskaloosa.

Burial in the Cambrian cemetery.


 

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