Leslie "Les" W Peters

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly and Jersey Ridge Roads, Davenport. Visitation will be Wednesday before the service starting at 12:30 PM. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Les was born November 4, 1947 in Davenport, IA to Lester & Arla Mae Peters. He married Mary Elmergreen and they had their son, Jeffrey. She passed away in 1985.

Les married Mary Risley on June 13, 1987 in Davenport, IA. For 17yrs, he worked in distribution and sales for Valley Beverage. He and Mary then started their own business, M & L Painting, retiring after 20 years. Not suited for complete retirement, Les went back to work and was currently employed with Rochester Armored Car Security Service.

Les was an avid camper (and buyer of campers), a card player, a NASCAR fan, and most importantly, he enjoyed having good times with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary; three children, Jeffrey (Aimee) Peters of Bettendorf, IA, Stepson, Scott Risley, of St. Charles, IL, and Stepdaughter, Stacy Merrill, of Davenport, IA; Sister, Sue (Ray) Wetzel , and Mother, Arla, all of Lehigh Acres, FL; and 9 Grandchildren.

Les was preceded in death by his father and his fur baby, Junior. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and his beloved pup, Sammy.