Peter Family

1. Tell us about your family.

Louis was born into a family of nine sisters and one brother – that’s probably why God gave us three sons and no daughters. J Most of his siblings still live in Nebraska – Lincoln, Milford, Papillion, Wayne, Chambers, O’Neill, and Stuart with one sister living in Pierre, SD.

Karla has two brothers and one sister. My oldest brother, Roger, lives in Brookings. My next brother, Doug, lives and farms near my parents’ farm by Harrison and my sister, Rhonda, lives with her three children in Brandon. I’m the ‘baby’ of the family.

Our three boys, Trevor - 13, Mason - 10 and Riley - 6, keep life fun and interesting. They have many varied interests from sports to music to academics. They truly are gifts from God!!

2. Where did you grow up?
Louis – O’Neill, Nebraska
Karla – Harrison, South Dakota

3. How did you meet?
How many years have you been married? Louis’ two sisters were nurses at the hospital in O’Neill where I was working. One day, one of them asked if I wanted to meet their brother. I, hesitantly, said “maybe”. J Our first date was a ‘blind date’ bowling with one of Louis’ sisters and her husband. We began dating in May 1991 and were married on April 3, 1993.

4. Tell us about your jobs.
Louis has been employed by Troy’s Wood Specialties since November of 2002. He primarily does the cutting of the pieces for the cabinets that are built; however, being the Jack-of-all-trades he is, he routinely assists in other areas, as well.

Karla is employed as a Health Information Specialist for Avera Health in Sioux Falls. As a Health Information Specialist, I conduct audits of physician office records for facilities within and outside the Avera Health Network providing support and guidance to achieve compliance with coding and billing standards.

5. What is your favorite thing about Dell Rapids?
Louis – Our Church Family and the small-town atmosphere of Dell Rapids.
Karla – It’s not O’Neill!!! J Seriously, our Church Family and the strong sense of community we have found here in Dell Rapids.

6. What are your favorite Bible verses?
Louis – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Karla – “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11: 9-10

7. Wedding anniversary? April 3, 1993

8. Birthdays?
Louis – January 4, 1967
Karla – September 26, 1967
Trevor – April 25, 1995
Mason – September 19, 1998
Riley – February 11, 2002

9. Little known fact about you.
Louis – He spent four years serving in the U.S. Army being stationed in Texas and Germany.

Karla – I have travelled extensively both nationally and internationally - mostly as a nanny, many years ago. (Oh, I was also chosen as Homecoming Queen in High School! J)