Richard Peterec Obituary
Winfield - Richard Peterec, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and professor, passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, at the age of 94.
He was married to his wife, Mary, for 67 years. Together, they had five daughters, to whom he meant the world. Taking care of Mary and his daughters was always at the forefront of his mind.
Richard taught for 41 and a half years at Bucknell University. Over those years, he taught countless students, opening the world for them. As an avid traveler, he led trips that enabled his students to explore the world in exciting ways.
He was alert and curious about the world to the end and kept up with the news daily.
Richard is survived by his wife Mary; his daughters Gretchen (Gonzalo), Ingrid (Joe), Martha, Kristen (Achim), and Sarah (Lenny); eleven grandchildren: Anya, Alexander, Sebastian, Fabian, Elizabeth, Tobias, Catherine, Sara, Antonia, Joseph, and Gabriel; his brother Larry (Barbara); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Olga Peterec, and his brother, Louis Peterec Jr.
Arrangements by Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, Mifflinburg.
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Winfield - Richard Peterec, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and professor, passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, at the age of 94.
He was married to his wife, Mary, for 67 years. Together, they had five daughters, to whom he meant the world. Taking care of Mary and his daughters was always at the forefront of his mind.
Richard taught fo
Published on January 14, 2026
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