Ellen Marie Peters, 88, of Manitowoc died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.
Ellen was born on April 3, 1937 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Vilas and Modesta (Schesta) Hoffman. Ellen attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. On June 12, 1954, she married Robert Joseph Peters of Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2016.
Ellen was an outdoor enthusiast. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming, cross country skiing, biking and walking in the woods. Later in life she spent time on her front porch getting fresh air, always reading a book, magazine or newspaper and greeting her neighbors, and dogs with their walker.
One of Ellen’s greatest joys was going to church and bible study. She had a personal relationship with Jesus and wanted others to know him as well. Everyone she knew or met got an invitation to come to church with her.
She will be greatly missed by all for her cheerful, positive personality, her unconditional love and acceptance for others, her generous and selfless nature and her love for all things beautiful, whether that be her family and friends, cute puppy pictures or an amazing sunset.
Ellen is survived by her children: Wayne (Julie) Peters, FL, Dan (Sharla) Peters, New London, and Connie (Thom) Gagne, Chicago; daughter-in-law: Sue Peters, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren: 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Candice Krueger, Larabee, and Pauline (Bill) Blashka, Sheboygan; and three brothers and sisters-in-law: James (JoAnn) Hoffman, Manitowoc, Jerome (Rita) Hoffman, Mishicot, and Martin (Mary) Hoffman, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents: Vilas and Modesta Hoffman; husband: Robert Peters; one son: Richard Peters; one daughter: Cathy Peters; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Marna Wagner, Audrey Skattebo, Tory Hastings, and Al Krueger; three brothers: Tom Hoffman, Brian Hoffman, and Bruce Hoffman.
A memorial service to celebrate Ellen’s life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 am at Hope Community Church, 4408 County Road B, with Pastor Bo Perkins officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial of cremains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Church Care Fund in Ellen’s memory.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location is assisting the family with arrangements.
