Ruben Peters, 98, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was born in Henderson, Nebraska on May 3, 1919 to Ben & Anna (Steingart) Peters. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as an aircraft mechanic throughout World War II, and then worked for 35 years as a postal carrier for USPS in Lincoln, retiring in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Eleanor (Chore) Peters; and his sons Steven and Eric Peters of Lincoln; and daughters Julie Peters and Jeannie Brown (husband J.D.) both of Aurora, CO. Grandchildren: Kyle and Jason Peters; and Molly, Judson & Cory Brown. Great grandchildren: Elise & Luca. Preceded in death by parents, and his sisters Ann, Eva &Tena. The “Celebration of Life” is scheduled at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 9, 2017. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 South 14th St. Lincoln, Nebraska 68512 Inurnment Lincoln Memorial Park Memorials should be given to: Bryan Heart of Lincoln