PETER EDWARD ZIBERS

Peter Edward Zibers, age 70 of Raymore, MO passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026. He was born May 9, 1956, in Yankton, South Dakota to his loving parents, Inge and Edward Zibers. He graduated from high school at West High in Sioux City, Iowa. He then went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy for 6 years before being honorably discharged in 1979.

Once out of the service, he then moved to Kansas City and enrolled in Missouri Institute of Technology, received his Bachelor of Science degree and started his career with Hewlett Packard as a computer engineer. He worked for this company for 42 years.

Peter married Alice Zenk on June 19, 1982 in LeMars, Iowa. Then they moved to Kansas where they shared many wonderful years together. He loved his family which included his two sons, Benjamin and William (Katie and Dempsey, his grandson). He will also be remembered by his sister, Christina, his brother Richard (Joann) and their children, Shaun Anderson, Rachel (Jared) Morris, (Sophie and Parker - nieces) and Elisabeth Zibers.

Scouting was an enduring and meaningful part of Pete’s life. He began as a leader with his son, Will, then continued as a leader in the tribe, went to Bartle Scout Camp every year and had many district level jobs. He built many lasting friendships and left a meaningful legacy for scouts and leaders alike.

Peter will always be remembered as someone who had a large heart, gave great bear hugs and loved to be around people, laughing, giving praise and smiling. He loved to give his time and talent to anyone who needed it. He valued his faith. He was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church, was affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, and was a long time member of the Raymore community. He will be deeply missed by everyone that got to know him. He always took time to acknowledge a Veteran no matter where he was.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th, from 5 - 6:30pm at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave, Belton, MO A Micosay Ceremony will be held after the visitation.

Mass will be held on Friday, November 6th,at 11am at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave, Belton, MO 64012 with a lunch to follow.

In leu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Heart of America Council's, BSA, Camp Staff Scholarship Fund, to honor Pete's love of Scout Camp. Gifts can be made using the link below or mailed directly to the Scout Office in Kansas City.

Staff Scholarship - In Memory of Pete Zibers

Heart of America Council, BSA

10210 Holmes Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64131

Donation Link:

https://bit.ly/zibers