Sterling H. Peter, 87, of Topton, died Jan. 26, 2020.

Born in Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Claude and Hilda (Smith) Peter.

A ranch hand in Idaho for 35 years, he honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church, Breinigsville.

His survivors include a sister, Annabelle Koplin (Maynard) of Topton; brothers Ray Peter (Susan) of Kutztown, and Forrest Peter of Allentown; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers John Peter and Paul Ruch.

His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA18051, to help defray funeral expenses.