Ronald G Peters (1944 – 2023)
The class has just learned that our classmate, Ron Peters, passed away suddenly at his home on February 1. Ron's companion of 18 years, Johna Peachin, sent an email May 16. We have very little information other than they had just gotten back from a trip. Three days after returning, Johna had left the house for a short period before breakfast and came back and found him dead. He had been in very good health, so they suspect he died from embolism possibly associated with the flights.
From the Nassau Herald and Reunion Books
Ron's life and career are chronicled in his obituary and through our reunion books.
Nassau Herald
10th Reunion
25th Reunion
50th and 55th Reunions
The two books contain the same information. This is from the 55th.
Tributes
Larry Lindsey:
I learned of Ron’s untimely passing the first week of February. It came as a complete shock since only three days prior I had enjoyed a rousing lunch with Ron and his partner Johna Peachin in San Diego. Over the years we had lost contact but had re-connected via my second book. The mini-reunion in California was a heart-warming affair and we both vowed to maintain our renewed friendship in the coming years. I was looking forward to showing him San Diego’s many sights next year. Ron and I had been roommates with Ed Townley and Seth Braunstein during our freshman and sophomore years, first at 84 Patton then at 642 Pyne. Ron and I roomed together our junior year at 163 Little and would have remained there our senior year had not Ron been elected an officer of Quadrangle Club. I have many fond memories of our many one-on-one basketball clashes at Dillon Gym where I tried my best to beat him but never could. When Johna e-mailed me with the sobering news that Ron had probably suffered a pulmonary embolism I couldn’t believe that only seventy hours after our laugh-filled lunch (where Ron was robust as he ever was) he was gone. The only consolation I can take is the fact that during his trip to San Diego he was able to meet his new grandson.
Bob Nahas:
I knew Ron since early in our undergrad days and got to know larry and him better as we lived near each other in Little. We stayed in touch through AG calls and get-togethers at Princeton. less so after he moved to Oneonta. Rone was genuine and a really nice guy with a smile and warm greeting for everyone.
Ron introduced me to a world of travel! During much of our junior year he regaled me with stories of his summer as an intern with Project Hope. Before I knew it, Dr. William Walsh invited me to follow in Ron’s footsteps working with Project Hope for the summer of 1965 in a hospital at 8500 feet above sea level in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. It was my first flight in an airplane! I have never stopped traveling - the count is now 65 countries and all 50 USA states! At our 50th reunion I had the opportunity to thank Ron in person. That’s the photo attached. Rest in peace my life-changing friend.
Photo at the 50th sent by Barney (on left)
Additional Photo
2017 Oneonta Fire Commission, Ron at left. He was elected by two other commissioners,
including his partner Johna Peachin, center
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