May God bless you and your...
Carl was one of the finest men I´ve ever met. A wonderful counselor, colleague and friend. I´m so sorry for your incredible loss.
Roxanne Gerds
January 11, 2026


Grand Rapids, Michigan
07/30/1944 - 12/16/2025
Carl Fredrick Peterson, 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on December 16, 2025. Born at Butterworth Hospital on July 31, 1944, Carl's life was renewed through a double lung transplant at Butterworth in 2018, and ultimately came to a peaceful close there as well. He was preceded in death by his...
Read MoreCarl was one of the finest men I´ve ever met. A wonderful counselor, colleague and friend. I´m so sorry for your incredible loss.
Roxanne Gerds
January 11, 2026
Carl was so supportive of students, parents, and faculty at Forest Hills Central. I was proud to work with him while teaching at FHC.
Sue West
December 24, 2025 | Work
I had the privilege of working with Carl in Forest Hill Public Schools. He was an incredibly gifted man who knew how to manage difficult situations with absolute diplomacy. His smile twinkled in his eyes and he smiled often. Sending prayers to all who loved Carl. Anne Edsenga
Anne Edsenga
December 24, 2025 | Work