Brookfield, Wisconsin
Peterson, Lynn Jr. Of Wauwatosa, died unexpectedly on January 27, 2010, at age 60. Survived by his parents Lynn A. and Helen (Weiher) Peterson, brothers Eric (Holly), Carl, Bruce (Tonya), sister Christine (John) Walsh, nephews Shaun Kegler and Austin Peterson, niece Carrie (Karl) Horstman, great-nephew Lucas Horstman and great-niece Katharine Horstman. Lynn was born on Fort Sam Houston, Texas on April 10, 1949. He attended school on various Air Force bases including H.H. Arnold High School in Wiesbaden, Germany and was a graduate of UWM with a Masters Degree in English. Lynn lived life to the fullest and was in his element when he was surrounded by family, friends, good food and drink and was also content to sit with a good book and a cup of tea. Among Lynn's many volunteer activities were Irish Fest, AIDS Art Show, Habitat for Humanity and he ushered for The Rep. He loved to travel and was a travel agent by trade and an employee Aurora Health Care for over 40 years. Visitation February 6, 2010, at the funeral home from 1:00PM until the time of service at 2:30PM. Private cemetery services will be held at a later date.
I wasn't surprised @the large turnout for Lynn's memorial service. I met Lynn in 1977 & even though I moved to Portland 15yrs ago we kept in touch. We often exchanged Valentines & this year I finally realized he's no longer w/us on this earth. He will always be w/us in spirit & I'm sure many of us will be quoting "Lynn Lingo" w/fond memories.
Tracey Mueller
February 15, 2010 | Portland, OR
I will miss Lynn's smile at the Dewey Center. He was the heart of kindness and warmth with patients and staff. I am sure he has a crowd to greet him where he has gone and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Deb Allred-Lane,RN
February 07, 2010
I first met Lynn at AAA when I started in 1979. He was not only my mentor in the travel business, but life long friend as well. He had a heart of gold, and would do anything for you.
I will never forget our several trips to go "rafting" down the Wolf River, camping with him was an experience we will never forget. Wherever he is, I know there is a rum and coke in hand, and a smile on his face.
Till we meet again..
Sally and Carl Hader
Sally Hader
February 05, 2010 | Grafton, WI
Uncle Lynn was funny and he brought pop to my birthday party. -Katie
Uncle Yinn. He had a owie in he heart. Why did he? -Lucas
Great niece and nephew Horstman
February 04, 2010 | West Salem, WI
It is so nice to read all of these condolences, by people that knew Lynn in so many different ways and have the words to eloquently describe him.
To me, he was always "Uncle Lynn", who always made sure that I was provided with the name brand clothes that were too frivilous for a working single parent to even consider. When my purses began to "look like I threw them off the fire escape", he would provide me with a new one. I have treasured books given to me as a child by him and his...
Carrie Horstman
February 04, 2010 | West Salem, WI
Lynn just being Lynn
I wonder in amazement at the treasure- trove of material Lynn must have amassed over his 6 decades of life. From his storehouse of literary clippings; New Yorker articles and cartoons; Irish quips; human interest oddities; limericks galore; book reviews and hilariously inane photos this fellow proved to be THE Master of Ceremonies & Toasts. We at the Dewey Center, Aurora knew him for his agility of mind as much as his immeasurable generosity of spirit. He had no equal nor was he a replica of...
Mike Johnson
February 04, 2010 | Milwaukee, WI
I will miss Lynn's "Howdy howdy" and his delightful repartee. He has been a friend of my family for years; ever since my sister and he worked at Aurora together. I think that most of us have knick names garnered from Lynn. I was lucky to see him most days during the week when he was the "Travel department" at We Energies where I work. Occasionally I'd stop in to say hi. I would always return to my desk with a smile. Lynn will be sorely missed. My sympathy goes out to all of his family and...
Mary Collingwood Winter
February 03, 2010 | Pewaukee, WI
I have worked with Lynn on a daily basis at the Dewey Center. He brought caring and humor to our pts. as well as to the staff. Our "family" has lost a wonderful member.
Laura Preiss
February 03, 2010
Dear Lynn, Thank you for serving as the best man at our wedding a little over 25 years ago. Thank you for sharing countless pleasant meals and early happy hours. We can still see you throwing your head back with your eyeglasses reflecting overhead light as you smiled and said “Mmmmm!,” after a bite or sip of something delicious. Your declaring, “I’m parched,” at unexpected times always brought us cheer. Your total enjoyment of standing in the rain at Oregon’s Cobble Beach near Yaquina...
Bill & Jan Zingraf
February 02, 2010 | Portland, OR
