Bruce A. Peters, 82, of Scottsdale, AZ and a native of Clifton, IL passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his home in Watseka. He was born on January 29, 1944 in Kankakee, the son of Bernard J. and Marjorie J. (Valencourt) Peters. He married Diana Tonelli in 1969 and she preceded him in passing in 1992. He later married Lynelle Looker in Watseka on May 12, 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Lynelle Peters of Scottsdale, AZ; siblings, Rosann Seibel, Marjorie Bergeson Biemiller, Lorene Walter, Loren (Peggy) Peters, Pat (Dan) Duax, Sue (Dennis) Sweeny, Michael (Perri) Peters, and Tom (Barb) Peters; sister in laws, Gladys Peters and Charlotte Peters; sister in law, Lynara (John) Tonner; and numerous special nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bruce was preceded in passing by his parents; his first wife, Diana; brothers, Harold Peters, John “Jack” Peters, and infant brother, Joseph; and brother in laws, Ron Seibel, Jack Biemiller, and Gerald Walter.
Bruce was a 1962 graduate of Clifton Central High School. He later graduated with several degrees from the University of Illinois with his Bachelors Degree, a Masters Degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and his MBA from the University of Southern California. He worked for Kraft Foods, Carnation, Borden, Hunt Wesson, Beatrice Foods, AG Edwards, and later from Wells Fargo where he retired in 2008. Through the years, Bruce resided in Naperville, IL, Huntington Beach, CA, and later in Scottsdale, AZ.
He was a member of USC Skull and Dagger Honor Society, was a season ticket holder to USC Football, as well as served on the board for the USC Marching Band. Mr. Peters was a past president of Huntington Harbor Anglers. He enjoyed playing tennis, pickleball, ping pong, golfing, and sailing. Bruce loved to go deer hunting. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton.
Mr. Peters always loved his time in Iroquois County and greatly appreciated the farming industry. He was proud and respectful of his roots in agriculture and where he came from.
Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. There will be a rosary service at 3:30 pm.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton with Fr. Doug Hauber officiating. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois West Rifle Club or Clifton Central FFA.
Please share a memory of Bruce at knappfuneralhomes.com
