John Merrell Peters (January 16, 1927 – February 4, 2013) was an American lawyer and legislator.

John Peters
Official Legislative Portrait
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 62nd district
In office
January 12, 1953 – January 9, 1955
Preceded byFrancis E. Tierney
Succeeded byWillard Freed
Personal details
Born(1927-01-16)January 16, 1927
Rochester, Minnesota
DiedFebruary 4, 2013(2013-02-04) (aged 86)
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
University of Iowa College of Law
ProfessionAttorney
WebsitePeters' website

Born in Rochester, Minnesota, Peters grew up in DeWitt, Iowa. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. He practiced law in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives in 1953-1955 as a Republican.[1][2]

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 62nd District
1953 – 1955
Succeeded by