Born in Davenport, IA, he was the son of the late Carl Peterson and Doris Chambers Peterson. Ron attended Moline High School and then Western Illinois University, where he graduated with an accounting degree in December 1964.
Ron began working as an accountant for John Deere in Moline, IL in 1965. He transferred to the Dubuque, IA location in 1970, and continued his career with John Deere until his retirement in 2005.
Ron married his high school sweetheart, Katie, on November 13, 1960, and they were united almost 60 wonderful years, until Katie’s passing in June 2020. Together they enjoyed playing bridge, boating, traveling, and spending time with their family and many special friends. Ron also enjoyed, golfing, playing softball with his John Deere buddies and he was an expert at fixing almost anything. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends. We will dearly miss his quick wit and sense of humor.
Ron is survived by his son, Rick Peterson (Leslie Partee) of Woodstock, GA; his daughter, Sheri (Steve) Hawker of Fort Collins, CO; his grandchildren, Brittany (Blake) Boyer of Woodstock, GA; Tyler Hawker (Tiffany White) of Timnath, CO; Courtney Hawker (Latham Riffle) of Germany and Garrett Peterson of Woodstock, GA; and his sister, Luan Neal of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Doris; his wife, Kate VanArsdale Peterson; his in-laws, C.D. and Hazel VanArsdale; and his daughter-in-law, Jill Peterson.
As per Ron’s request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity of your choice.
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