Peter was born May 21st, 1945 to Donald and Martha Korper in Hartford, CT.  He attended Nichols College and studied accounting prior to his service in the Marines for 2 years.  He moved to Arizona from Connecticut in the mid 1980’s and met his future wife Ana Stevens.  He married Ana and became a caring step-father to four children;  Armando Guerrero, Jana L. Rivera (Richard Rivera), Serle V. Guerrero (Denise) and George Guerrero (Susan).

Peter enjoyed rock collecting, reading about the Civil War and travelling with his wife.  He also enjoyed cooking and frequently made his special pancakes at the Breakfast Club.  He especially enjoyed his time with his grandchildren;  Samuel Rivera (17), Gabrielle Guerrero (13), Andrew Rivera (12), Vincent Guerrero (11) and Sophia Guerrero (3).

Peter and Ana accepted the Lord into their lives together in 1998 and got baptized at Calvary Chapel San Antonio thereafter.  He served in the multimedia ministry and helped with bookkeeping.  He had a reputation of short but powerful prayers.