Obituary of Richard L. Peterson

Richard L. Peterson, 94, of Deerfield, WI passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Alden Estates in Jefferson.

Dick was born on March 16, 1925 in Deerfield to Edwin and Christine (Hanson) Peterson. 
In 1943 he enlisted into the United States Army, and served under General George S. Patton in the 65^th infantry in World War II.  He worked as a dairy route distributor for Golden Guernsey.  Dick married Martha La Mont on May 2^nd, 1951.

Dick enjoyed golfing every Sunday, bowling and playing darts.

He is survived  by a brother Earl Peterson, his grandchildren, Christopher (Tracy Keely) Crandall, Martha (Brian) Loucks, Jenny (Ken) Burisek, Tim (Ann) Olsen, Peter (Nancy) Olsen; great-grandchildren, Alivia, Kaleb, Alex, Nolan, Jeremiah, Jacob, Keith, Holly, Marissa, Mariah, Patrick; great-great-grandchildren, Levi, Bryson, Aziana, Charlotte and Oliver.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, three brothers, two daughters Margaret (Otto) Olsen and Judith (Russell) Crandall, his wife Martha Peterson and great-great grandchild, August Louise.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson.

Memorials may be made in Dick’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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