Richard L. Peterson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard L. Peterson, 76, of rural Rochester, Indiana passed at 12:15 am, Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1939 in Fulton County, Indiana to Harley and Bertha (Beard) Wynn and was adopted at an early age by Joe and Mary Isabelle (Drudge) Peterson. He was married on April 8, 1962 in Mentone, Indiana to Jerilyn L. Craig, she survives. In previous years he had worked for Craig Welding. He worked in Law Enforcement in Fulton County as a Deputy, as well as in Akron and Mentone. He retired from the Indiana State Highway Dept. He was 1959 graduate of Talma High School. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Riverview Community Church and a lifetime member of the NRA. He also was a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge where he had been a 50 years member, F.O.P., and a founding member of the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club. He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Wickenburg, Arizona. He was a collector of all farm toys, model trains, and guns. He also was a fan of Elvis and the Green Bay Packers and was a Ford and John Deere man. Survivors and place of residence: Wife – Jerilyn Peterson – Rochester, Ind. Daughter – Diane and husband Rod Eaton – Rochester, Ind. Son – Chris and wife Dawn Peterson – Mentone. Ind. 7 Grandchildren – Jared, Courtney, Missy, Tyler, Trenton, Trey, and Taylor 5 Great Grandchildren – Ryker, Jarhett, Owen, Brantlee, and Ellie Brother – Marvin and wife Nyla Snyder – Argos, Ind. Half Brother – Paul and wife Chris Prilaman - Logansport Half Sister – Mae Swigart - Florida Preceded in Death By: Parents – Joe and Mary Isabelle Peterson Biological Parents – Harley and Bertha Wynn Son – Todd Peterson Sister – Sonja Gerig Half Brothers – Ernest, Lowell, Alfred, Paul, and Eli Wynn, Clide Zeiger and Donnie Prilaman Half Sisters - Ruth Roach and Delma Maudlin Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Thursday, April 7, 2016 Place of Services: King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana Minister: Pastor Rodney Ruberg Place of Burial: Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana Visitation Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: American Cancer Society or Riverview Community Church or a charity of your choice

Richard L. Peterson

July 27, 1939 - April 3, 2016