Thomas J. Peterman

I received all my sacraments from you father, following you from Chestertown to Galena. Happened to look you up today to find you´ve gone home. You were amazing. In my heart forever. Tell Betty and Joey Fahrman I said hi.

Father Peterman had a cottage close to mine on the Elk River. I enjoyed our talks over the years. Talked to him last summer, and his mind was still very sharp. I´m sorry to learn of his passing.

I have had the privilege and honor of knowing Father Petterman since he arrived at Corpus Christi. I and several classmates had awesome times at the boat and friends´ pool. In fact, he kept me from drowning when some of my FRIENDS? threw me in the pool (I couldn´t swim). A friend tried to help me, but I almost drowned him trying to save myself. Father jumped in and pulled me out. I recently received a letter from Father, reminiscing "old times". I and another classmate, Jack Mahoney, had...

Fr. Peterman was truly a model Catholic priest. As a young child, I remember him from St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and the kindness he showed our family has stayed with me all these years. There is no question he is among the saints (surely singing his heart out). A wonderful man and priest whose family can take comfort in knowing their loved one has left many lasting impressions in those he counseled. Heaven is much brighter with Father Peterman there.

God´s good man and my friend. He was blessed with a long life of service and appreciative of those who worked and helped in any way. I was lucky to be part of his team.

I send my sincere condolences to the Peterman family on the loss of your loved one Thomas. May 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you some comfort in knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death, because they are precious in God's eyes. May the God of all Comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.