Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy. He proudly served his community, first as a Deputy in the Macomb County Sheriff Department, followed by years of service in the Roseville Police Department, rising in rank from Patrolman to Deputy Chief. Bob loved poetry and music, especially musicals and Frank Sinatra. He loved dogs, fishing, and was an avid Detroit Tigers’ fan. Bob had a great sense of humor and enjoyed puns. He loved to play (and win) at pinochle and dominoes. Most of all Bob enjoyed family gatherings.
Beloved husband of Joann (nee: Kern) Peters. Loving father of Joan Visger, Robert W. (Paula) Peters, Randall Markel, Valerie (Jerry) Schultz and Cheryl (Paul) Bane. Proud grandfather of Rebecca (Harold) Paulson, Laura (Nik) Kiefer, Sarah “Bub” (James) Visger, Heather (Kevin) Spangler, Robert J. Peters, Allison (Guy) Makowski, Kimberly (Mark) Brown, Dawn Martin, Michael (Sara) Budnick and Nicole Budnick and great-grandfather of Annabel, Michaelangelo, Gabrielle, Nora, Dominic, Dylan, Haven, Elliana, Adeline, Alaura, Destiny and Elijah. Dearest brother of Lorraine Girard and Shirley Kraemer. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his daughter, Debra Ann; his parents William J. and Emma T. Peters; sisters Helen and Dorothy “Dot” and brothers William, Lawrence “Larry,” John “Jack” and George.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Michigan Humane Society honoring Bob’s lifelong bond with dogs.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 3PM until 8PM and Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 3PM until 8PM with a Rosary at 7PM at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI. Funeral will be on Friday, March 21, 2025, In state at 9:30AM and Funeral Mass at 10AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake St, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Entombment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Roseville.
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