Copeland – Cornelius "Holtz" Krahn Peters, 30, died June 20, 2024 at his home in Copeland, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 26, 1993 in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Krahn) Peters.

Holtz moved with his family to the United States in 1999.  The family moved to the Plains/Kismet area where he attended school.  Holtz finished high school through the learning center in Sublette, graduating in 2010.  On April 16, 2016, he was united in marriage to Darbie Gerow in Dodge City.  To this union a daughter, Tinsley, was born.  Holtz worked for Jeff Unruh and Unruh Farms near Copeland until his illness no longer allowed it.

He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, hiking, and traveling.  Holtz loved spending time with his family.  One of the things he was most proud about was getting his US citizenship in 2021.  Holtz was a hardworking man who would do anything for his family.  He was a master at fixing things that most people wouldn't see as fixable.

Holtz is survived by his wife Darbie of the home; a daughter, Tinsley of the home; his parents, Cornelius and Elizabeth Peters of Sublette; five siblings, Maria Wolfe and husband John of Paris, Texas, Abram Peters and wife Sara of Montezuma, John Peters and wife Emmi of Paris, Texas, Lisa Loewen and husband Ricky of Lakin, and Annie Peters of Sublette; in-laws, Denny and B.G. Denton of Minneola and David Gerow of Dodge City; brother and sister in-laws, Amber Reddoch and husband Lucas of Houston, Texas, Israel Wasson and wife Noel of Houston, Texas, Quade Ham of Minneola, Glenwood Gerow of Dodge City, Ayelen Gerow, Nathan Gerow, and Jason Gerow all of Denver; nieces and nephews, Braden, Gianna, Logan, Malachi, Emersyn, Easton, Kyler, Hudson, Arlynn, Asher, Kadence (Jessica), Rendon, Gilly, Sophia, Ryleigh, and Declynn; and grandmothers, Jean Shinogle of Minneola and Ruth Gerow of New Milford, Connecticut.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jacob and Maria Peters, Gerhard and Maria Krahn, and Claude Shinogle.

Graveside service will be held at Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Walter Loewen presiding.  There will be a private family visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.