Walter Gustav Peters

Background

Peters, Walter Gustav was born on October 25, 1916 in Boone Township, Michigan, United States. Son of William H. and Alvina (Schroeder) Peters.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Northern Illinois University, 1940. Master of Science in Geology Education, Northern Illinois University, 1970.

Career

Science instructor, Luther Institute, Chicago, 1945-1951; science instructor, Abbott Junior High School, Elgin, Illinois, 1962-1963; science instructor, Doctor Martin Luther College and High School, New Ulm, Minnesota, 1963-1964; instructor in geology and geography, Spoon River College, Canton, Illinois, 1965-1973; quality control layout inspector, General Binding Corporation, Northbrook, Illinois, 1973-1986; retired, 1986.

Achievements

• Walter Gustav Peters has been listed as a noteworthy geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Fulton County Rockhounders, Canton, 1971-1972, president, 1973. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association Geology Teachers, International Freelance Photographers Association, Creation Research Society.

Connections

Married Dorothy Anna Krieger, April 26, 1941. Children: Walter G. Junior, Becky Peters Boening, Deborah Peters Hulet.

Father:

William H. Peters

Mother:

Alvina (Schroeder) Peters

Spouse:

Dorothy Anna Krieger

child:

Deborah Peters Hulet Peters

child:

Becky Peters Boening Peters

child:

Walter G. Junior Peters