Gary Lee Peters, 74, of Sheboygan Falls, died July 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born Nov. 8, 1948, in Menominee, MI, son of Gervais and Lucille Peters.
He attended Marinette Catholic Central High School, Lakeland College, and the
University of Wisconsin.
The recipient of numerous state, national, and international writing awards, Peters was
employed as a reporter and editor for several Wisconsin newspapers, including the
former Marinette Eagle-Star and The Sheboygan Press. He also served as director of
communications for Marinette General Hospital.
More recently, Peters taught college students the art of fine writing. Essays submitted
by his students, competing against 350,000 other entries annually, won Gold Medals as
“the most outstanding work(s) in the nation” six times. In addition, his company, Final
Draft, mentored business executives, screenwriters, and professional speakers around
the world.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Jennifer Clark), Bartlett, Ill., and William,
Manitowoc; two daughters, Kathleen (Raymond) Beseler, Oshkosh, and Jennifer
(Steven) Raden, Kohler; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Patrick and Michael, and a sister, Patricia Hanson.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private burial will be in
Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name for the Sheboygan County Cancer
Care Fund or the Sheboygan County Humane Society.
The staff of Wenig Funeral Homes, Sheboygan Falls is caring for the family. For online
condolences and more information, please visit www.wenigfh.com
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