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Philip Marvin Peters

10/26/1954 - 09/12/2021

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Obituary For Philip Marvin Peters

A funeral mass will be held for Philip Marvin Peters, Sr. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sherman, Texas. Father Randall Fogle will celebrate the mass. Interment will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Sherman. A rosary will be said on Wednesday, September 15, at 6:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home with Deacon Jim Adlof reciting the rosary. The family will greet friends from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday. Phil passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, at home with his wife at his side.

Philip was born on October 26, 1954 to Marvin George and Caroline Peters in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He was the oldest of four children, Gaylon, Charles, and Arlene. He was raised in Pomeroy, Iowa on the family farm. He attended schools in Pomeroy and graduated in 1971. Phil was a machinist and worked at several places before taking a job with Texas Instruments in 1978 which brought him and his family to Sherman. He married the love of his life, Alisa on May 15, 1980. They had two children, Heather Michelle and Philip Jr. Philip retired from Raytheon in 2020.

Phil spent many years powerlifting and bodybuilding and held several records nationally, including 5th place at the Mr. America Bodybuilding Competition in 1988. Phil was a devoted Catholic his entire life and was once the youngest alter boy in the state of Iowa at the age of four. He loved St. Mary’s and served on several boards and helped create the St. Mary’s Rosary Guild. Phil loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as often as he could. He loved motorcycles and collected hot wheels as well. He will be greatly missed.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Caroline, brother Gaylon, and his brother Charles. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alisa; daughter, Heather Peters; son, Philip Peters, Jr. and wife Brenda; five grandchildren: Tanner Wallace, Eddie Peters, Emily Peters, Samuel Peters, and Jacob Peters; and two great-grandchildren: Eddie and Hailey Peters.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Rosary Guild.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 07/26/2024

    I was just thinking of Phil and googled his name...only to find this. Sorry I waited "Pete". You taught me more about lifting and bodybuilding than I could ever read about...and I did! I remember taking vacations just so I could workout with you and lost my breakfast every time! Thank you for everything you taught me outside of the gym. Rest easy my dear friend!

  • 09/18/2021

    Phil always had a smile on this face, laid back an easy going. I'm so sorry for your loss, Phil was a great guy to be around.

  • 09/16/2021

    To Phil's family, I knew and worked with Pete for almost 40 years and was his supervisor when he retired. I always enjoyed our discussions about work, life, family and the 2nd amendment. We were on a Leaders team together in Sherman. I remember his kindness, dedication and his great sense of humor across the decades. He was a strong supporter of our safety programs and would often provide outside of the box articles to share during our nightly safety stand ups. One of the really good guys to work with over the years. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. May God be with you during this time. Sincerely, Louis Crockett

  • 09/16/2021

    Mark & Teresia Martin - Always remembering the very happy smile Philip had and shared everywhere. We lift you in our prayers at this time of loss. God is always there and carries us through.

  • 09/15/2021

    Heather, PJ and your famies. Thoughts and prayers to you all. May you feel the warmth of Gods love around you today and days to come. I personally did not know your dad but I know he has some awesome kids. May memories live on forever. Brenda Pomeroy

  • 09/15/2021

    He will be missed. He is loved by so many people. He could always make people laugh. He was a man that loved life. My heart breaks. With love and sorrow Coleen Caskey.

  • 09/14/2021

    I worked with Phil for years at TI and Raytheon. We shared many common interests including shooting, motorcycles, and weight training. He had a heart of gold and was my mentor in weight training. Very rarely did I ever see Phil express anger, and that's saying a lot working with who and where he worked. I respected and appreciated him immensely and am deeply saddened by his loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family. Although we didn't see each other often, when we did it would brighten my day.

  • 09/14/2021

    Rest in peace Pete. May God bless you and your family Tony Howard

  • 09/14/2021

    Phil was great guy. We worked together in Sherman. He will be missed

  • 09/14/2021

    So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I worked with him at Raytheon, and he was one of the most friendly and cheerful people I've ever known. My prayers are with his family.

  • 09/14/2021

    Phil was a good guy to work with. Marty (Marvin) Whitehill

  • 09/13/2021

    I will truly miss Phil. I remember him having my son Christopher go to his CCD class when he was a Boy Scout to talk about service to God and community. Chris is now a Captain the US Space Force still showing his pride in service to God and country. He will be greatly missed.

  • 09/13/2021

    So sad to hear this he trained me for the deadliest deadlift in Texas which we competed in what a joy to lift weights with him and work with him in Sherman T.I. plant then again in McKinney. I wish we could have gotten together again he was a good friend I will miss him.

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