Walter T. Peterson, 81, of Hot Springs Village, AK, passed away July 8. 2018. He was born February 12, 1937 in Washburn, WI, the son of Sigurd and Lillian Peterson. Walter retired from Chrysler in Belvidere, IL, after 27 ½ years of dedicated service to the company.
Walter is predeceased by his parents, and brother, Sigurd Peterson, Jr.
Loving survivors include his wife of 64 years, Judi Peterson; sons, Dale (Rhonda) Peterson, and Dan (Jamie) Peterson; daughter, Kim (Frank) Peters; brothers, Ray (Carol) Peterson, and Leonard (Marilyn) Peterson; sister-in-law, Nancy Peterson; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Walter was a life time Eagle’s member and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115.