Peter Scott Rhetts

Peter was not a fan of long, flowery obituaries. Therefore, we will honor his wishes for the short version of Peters full and well-lived life. Peter ScottRhettspassed away on February 5, 2019, at his home in Marion, Indiana, at the age of 66. Peter was born in Marion, on June 10, 1952, to George and Rosemary (York)Rhetts. He was a lifelong resident of Grant County. A 1970 graduate of Marion High School, Peter attended Indiana University where he completed his BA in 1974 and his Masters in Public Affairs in 1975. Peter continued his education at IUPUI where he earned his Law Degree in 1982. During the next ten years, Peter practiced law in Fairmont, Indiana. He then answered Gods call and left his private law practice to join the World Gospel Mission where he served for 15 years. Peter taught in the adult education program at IWU and joined the faculty as a business professor in 2008. Peter retired from teaching in February 2018. Peter loved his students and was humbled as he witnessed them grow in knowledge and their faith in the Lord. While he enjoyed golf, photography, and riding his bike, music was his passion. At the age of sixteen, Peter began playing keyboard with several bands both locally and nationally. He came off the road in1981,but continued to share his love of music playing in churches and with theWingfieldCrusades. Peter is survived by his wife of 27 years, Elaine (Kauffman)Rhetts, sons, Peter (Sara)RhettsJr, Phoenix, Arizona, and JosephRhetts, Muncie; daughters, Jocelyn (Gus) Remington, Southern Pines, N.C. and Clarissa (Kent)Fritch, Marion; grandchildren,SaraiValles, MichelleValles, BrandonValles, GenesisRhetts, AdrianRhetts, Ellie Remington, Maggie Remington,MaddieRhetts,MallieFritch, and KnoxFritch; siblings, Cynthia (Dwayne)Hann, Scottsdale, Arizona and ChrisRhetts, Acworth, Georgia, and twenty nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Gretchen (Rhetts)Gwartney. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019, at College Park Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home, 4601 South Western Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46953. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 11 a.m., at Lakeview Wesleyan Church, 5316 South Western Avenue Marion, Indiana with one hour of visitation beforehand beginning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made either to Lowe Minority Scholarship at Indiana Wesleyan University, 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana 46953 or Lakeview Wesleyan Church Mission Fund or Music Fund, 5316 South Western Avenue Marion, Indiana 46953. Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com So much for the short version....sorry Peter!Visitation Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Armes- Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services Jones Smith Chapel - Upland 259 North Main streetUpland, IN 46989Visitation Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Marion 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, IN 46953Celebration of Life Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 11:00 am Lakeview Wesleyan Church 5316 S. Western AvenueMarion, IN 46953