Duane E. “Pete” Peterson, 77, of Springfield, IL passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at St. John’s Hospice. He was born in Mattoon, IL on May 15, 1933 the son of Otis and Loree (Tanner) Peterson.
Pete married Dorothy Harmon Painter on October 6, 1962 and she preceded him in death in 2008. His step-daughter Mary and bother Donald also preceded him in death.
Pete served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a journeyman lineman. He was a member of the IBEW Local 193.
Surviving are a step daughter Dorothy (husband Jim) Glass, five step-sons; Archie (wife Pat) Harmon, Bob Harmon,Bill Harmon, Richard Harmon,and Roger (wife Linda) Harmon all of the Springfield area, one brother; Eugene Peterson of Mattoon, IL and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, Springfield; where funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday September 2, 2010 Rev. Vaughn Beeman will officiate. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior from 9:00 am until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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