Mark Nicholas Peters

Mark N. Peters' physical body passed on December 5, 2018. Born March 18, 1948, he was the son of Robert E. and Betty L. Matlock Peters of Springfield, OH. Mark graduated from Springfield South High School 1966 and attended Otterbein College where he received a bachelor's degree in Speech, English and Theater Technology in 1970. He taught English and Literature in Australia for a year after graduation, returning to Otterbein in 1972 to work with the theater technology program. In 1982 he took a job in the mail room at American Electric Power. He attended Columbus State College and The Ohio State University receiving a baccalaureate degree in computer engineering from OSU in 1993. He retired from AEP as a computer information technologist in 2008. During his retirement Mark devoted many volunteer hours to Otterbein University, scanning and cataloging archival material and serving as a member of Otterbein's Theater Advisory Board. He was recognized as one of Otterbein's outstanding alumni volunteers in 2012. He was a member of American Association of Community Theater (AACT), Ohio Community Theater Association (OCTA) and Westerville Curtain Players (CP). Mark did lighting/sound design and operation for over 25 CP productions. He was recognized with CP's volunteer-of-the-year and the Richard Near awards for his efforts. Several of his lighting designs received honors in regional and state festival competitions with Central Ohio Theater Roundtable, AACT and OCTA. He was a member of North Community Lutheran Church and the church's chief sound technician and consultant from 2010. He was also a member of church council. He and his wife, Betty were married in September 1983. Some of Mark's family members include his brothers, Eric (Elaine) Peters of Springfield, OH, Robert L. (Kathy) Peters of Marion, OH, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, No services will be held. Donations in Mark's memory may be made to Otterbein University.