Photo courtesy of Adobe Creek Funeral Home - Petaluma
Petaluma, California
1945 - 2022
Nov 23, 2022, in Rohnert Park, CA after a prolonged illness. William “Bill” Pedersen was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Ann Pedersen of San Francisco, brother to the late Richard Pedersen, Cathy Tennant Pedersen, Norman and David Pedersen who were all natives of San Francisco’s “Miraloma Park”, Alumni of Balboa High School class of ‘63, Vietnam veteran, paratrooper 101 Airborne and 40-year employee of PG&E’s electric underground. Bill was married to the love of his life, Cheryl “Miller” Pedersen since 1966. He was an avid sports fan of all the local teams, a 49er faithful and lover of college football teams especially of his grandchildren’s schools University of North Carolina, Claremont Mckenna College, Ole Miss, LSU, and University of Tennessee. He was a proud father of 5 sons William, Richard, John, Michael, and Joseph, who greatly contributed to the football, wrestling, and coaching of future players for the Petaluma High School sports teams. Also, a proud grandfather contributing to the legacy of sports teams for Petaluma High School and St. Vincent de Paul school by his grandchildren Ryan, Corina, Dominic, Grace, Connor, Talia, Kieran, Will, Joseph and Alyssa.
Bill was loved by many for his wit, intellect, and fun-loving nature, which will be sorely missed. Bill will be interred in the family crypt at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma California.
Donations in Bill’s honor can be made to St. Vincent de Paul High School Annual Fund
Read MoreI was aw struck when my friend joined the Army Airborne in 1963 and sent straight to Vietnam, and later his brother followed. What they went though movies do not describe. Thank you for allowing me into your life and trying to understand my many faults. Sincerest and deepest condolences to 'mother hen' and the boys. I love you.
Phil Thum
April 16, 2025 | Weslaco, TX | Friend
Very sorry to just find out about Bill's passing. Bill was truly one of the Miraloma boys of San Francisco and we had many a great time on that playing field...and elsewhere. Bill had that infectious smile that told you he was a good fun-loving guy and indeed he was. It was always a pleasure to be around Bill, and of course, Cheryl, the two of which were inseparable. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Michael Santarelli Lakeport, CA
michael santarelli
January 28, 2023 | Friend
Memories of working with the Pedersen men, William, Richard and Norman at PG&E for many years will always be with me.
My condolences to the Pedersen Family during this season of loss and sorrow.
Gene McCandless
December 18, 2022 | Novato, CA | Coworker
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
December 13, 2022 | Petaluma, CA
We had some great times. God's speed Willie...........
Mike Kozak
December 10, 2022 | Corte Madera, CA | Friend
Gonna miss you lots We had a lot of laughs
Carlos daLuz
December 08, 2022 | Petaluma, CA | Friend
I was very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My deepest condolences to the Pedersen family.
Walt Shock
December 06, 2022 | Rohnert Park, CA | Acquaintance
You will be missed. Love you, pops.
Mike & Julie Pedersen
December 04, 2022 | Rohnert Park, CA | Family
