Sterling H. Peter, 87 years, of Topton, died Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born in Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Claude and Hilda (Smith) Peter.

He was a Ranch Hand in Idaho for 35 years. Sterling honorably served in the United States Army during Korea. He was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church in Breinigsville.

Survivors : 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.

Service: 11 AM, January 30 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Keller Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051, to help defray funeral expenses.