Marlys M. Peters, 85, Hartley

A funeral service for Marlys M. Peters was held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated.

Pallbearers were Taryn Lowe, Michael Lowe, Kayla Goulson, Adam Goulson, Nathan Peters, Brooke Peters, Mitchell Peters, Cassie Halter and Troy Halter. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Marlys Marlene Peters, daughter of Olin and Pearl (Cooper) Negus, was born Feb. 1, 1937 at the Hand Hospital in Hartley. She spent her youth around Moneta where she received her education, graduating from Moneta High School with the Class of 1954. She furthered her education at Mankato Commercial College in Mankato, Minn.

Marlys was united in marriage to Glen E. Peters on Oct. 21, 1956 in Hartley. The new couple began their life together farming south of Hartley where Glen and Marlys would raise their family. Three children were born to this union: Roxanne, David and Barbara. The Peters were members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley and participated in church activities. Marlys and Glen were often the life of the party. They enjoyed gathering with friends and family, camping and traveling.

After 38 years of farming, they retired in 1994 and relocated to Okoboji. They spent their time fishing, playing cards and chatting with neighbors by the lake. Marlys enjoyed watching and feeding the local squirrels and birds. Her family remained the center of her life and she treasured the time she could spend with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the lake. Anyone who came to visit could look forward to fresh baked goods and freshly caught fish.

Marlys left this life on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at the age of 85 years, to join loved ones who had gone before: her husband, Glen; her parents, Olin and Pearl Negus; her brother, Darrell and his wife, Mary Negus; a sister-in-law, Claris Peters; and brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Ruth Peters.

Keeping her memory close at heart are her children: Roxanne (Terry) Ashland, of Wahpeton; David (Wendy) Peters and Barbara Peters, all of Hartley; brother-in-law, Milo Peters, of Hartley; grandchildren: Taryn (Michael) Lowe, of Dallas Center, Kayla (Adam) Goulson, of Byron, Minn., Nathan (Brooke) Peters, of Hartley, Mitchell Peters (and special friend, Calista Hanna), of Spencer, and Cassie (Troy) Halter, of Andover, Minn.; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.