Daniel F. Peters

Daniel F. Peters of Carmel, IN, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, on June 12, 1946, to parents, Alfred and Stacia (Buchkowski) Peters. 

Dan served seven years in the Army as a medic, twice in Viet Nam, including the aeromedical evacuation unit call sign “Dust Off,”and one tour in Thailand. Dan completed his education as a Physician Assistant at the University of Washington. During his professional career he specialized in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, and medical computer technology. 

After retiring as Physician Assistant – Emeritus in 2021, Dan devoted himself to helping seniors with technology. He was always graciously available to answer questions, give an interesting and educational presentation, fix a phone or solve a computer or television problem. 

Dan loved the Lord, his family and friends, golf, ice skating, volleyball and his “favorite vegetable chocolate.” He was gregarious, professional, hard working, fun-loving, humorous, religious, community-minded, caring, kind, helpful, and generous. Recently, Dan achieved trained volunteer status with AARP. Even in death he is taking care of others as a tissue donor. He is a gift that keeps on giving. Dan will always be missed, and he will always be loved. 

Daniel married Patricia “Pat” Bowles-Peters on July 4, 2005. Together they spent 21 loving years. She survives. He is also survived by one brother Alfred “Buzz” (Gail) Peters, children, Heather (Jeff) Derouin, Robyn Hubbell, Steve (Amy) Ward; grandchildren, Parker (Catie) Hilliard, Taylor (Callie) Hilliard, Jonathan “Jonny” Gregg, Emma (Matt) Linville, Maxwell Derouin, Joshua Derouin, Dalton Hubbell, Nick (Laura) Ward, Brock Ward; great-grandchildren, Josiah Hilliard, Emma Ward, Luke Ward, and Lucy Linville. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Dan’s honor may be made to Serenity Senior Living Pet Sanctuary or Paralyzed Veterans of America.