John Peterman

1939-2021

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John Richard Peterman, 81, Owensville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Frene Valley Stonebridge of Owensville.

He was born Dec. 28, 1939, to John D. and Christina Peterman in DuQuoin, Ill.

He was united in marriage to Roberta “Mae” Winebarger July 31, 1965, in Womack.

John served his country with the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. He had been a baseball coach and manager for many years, a Boy Scout Leader and worked over 36 years at General Motors.

He was preceded in death by parents John and Christina; and wife Roberta.

He is survived by children Richard Peterman and wife Tracy of Owensville and Sherry Link of St. James; and grandchildren Lane Link, Leandra Peterman, Danica Peterman, Wesley Powers and Kinley Peterman.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 9-11 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Chapel with Pastor Patric Klingforth officiating. Burial will be in Owensville City Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials requested for family’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.