John Paul Peter - Roberson Funeral Home

John Paul Peter

January 29, 1936 - October 23, 2023

John Paul Peter, 87, of Port Charlotte, Florida died on October 23, 2023. John was born on January 29^th, 1936, In Huron County, Michigan to the late Milton S. Peter and Bessie Rae(Ellis) Peter.

John was a graduate of Wheaton College and McCormick Seminary in Chicago and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In Addition to Serving church positions in Michigan and Ohio, John was Chief of Social Research at the H.K. Cooper Institute for research in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where his research was published in a peer reviewed medical journal. John was the President and CEO of KidsPeace Corporation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for twenty-five years.

John served as President of the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children and President of the National Network for Social Work Management which awarded him with the Alexander Lifetime Achievement Award. He served on professional standards committees of the Child Welfare League of America and the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. John was a member of Lehigh Presbytery. He enjoyed many hobbies including beekeeping, saw making, gardening, bookbinding, and clock and tool collecting.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith A. Peter of Port Charlotte, Florida, his son, Gregory J. Peter, and wife, Hongjun Wang; his daughter, Katherine A. Peter; his brothers Gerald, Gene, and James Peter and sisters Patricia Glassbrook, Gayle Barnett, sister-in-law, Lynne Peter and grandson, Maxwell J. Peter. John was preceded in death by his sister Teri and brothers Donald and Thomas Peter.

Interment will be In Valley Cemetery, Ubly, Michigan at a later date at the appointment of the family.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the Family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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John Paul Peter, 87, of Port Charlotte, Florida died on October 23, 2023. John was born on January 29th, 1936, In Huron County, Michigan to the late Milton S. Peter and Bessie Rae(Ellis) Peter. John was a graduate of Wheaton College and McCormick Seminary in Chicago and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In…

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Sorry to learn of John's passing. He was a leader in his field. I was the CEO of Advances of Berks County in Reading, PA. We were small and overwhelmed by financial real estate costs. Our board investigated several options for a merger. John Peter and Wiley House were an easy choice. John fought for us and was a wise and persistent champion of our status in Berks County. He went to court for us and fought for a building for us. He listened and switched our department within the Kidspeace program. The program survived and thrived and is still part of John's legacy and mine. I always wanted to find John and have this conversation with him, but couldn't locate him after he retired. I am grateful to have worked with John and to have known him!

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Judy, I was speaking with Leo and when I asked how you and John where, he said I should contact you. Sharon typed in your names and John's obituary came up. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Although you made it clear many years ago that you did not wish to hear from me, I wish you would please reach out now. Marty

When I was a child our Presbyterian youth minister in My. Pleasant, MI was a man by the same name. He was a beloved member of our church community. Would this man be one in the same? Condolences ti the family.

My sincere condolences to Judy Peter and family. I had the privilege of volunteering for KidsPeace from 1978-1993. I served on the Board for fifteen years and was President for six. During that time we changed the name from Wiley House to KidsPeace and started construction of the new Campus in Orefield. I had the privilege of working with John on an almost daily basis and he was always calm, selfless, pragmatic and focused on the mission. He was named an Exemplar for his outstanding performance. Rest in Peace John; you touched the lives of many children and families and for the we are Grateful!

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I had the privilege of serving as John's Executive Assistant at KidsPeace from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. I have never met a kinder, more gracious man. He was a true visionary who remained focused on the ultimate goal of caring for as many children as possible while educating the public and government officials about our responsibility as a society to do so. While not one to seek publicity for himself, he never hesitated to speak out on behalf of children. His loss will reverberate throughout his immediate community and the larger field of child welfare advocacy. I have many, many fond memories of working with him every day and will miss him always.

Many sincere condolences to the family, Mr. John Peter was the most caring and kindest CEO that I have ever met, not only to the children but to his employees. KP really thrived during his time. It was a pleasure to come to work daily. Mr. Peter came in from the Apple Orchard one Saturday, in his overalls to the dining hall, washed up and began to serve the children their lunch that day. It was a pleasure and an honor to have worked for such an amazing man. You are one of a kind, who is missed dearly! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, WHICH WAS TO SHORT.....

John was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will be missed. Our deepest condolences to Judy and family

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