WILLIAM O. PETERSEN

Thinking of Bill and Jane, so missed.

William Petersen, through Black Point, gave such a meaningful gift to the people...now & for generations to come. He, his wife Jane, & Black Point will always have a special place in my heart.

William Petersen, along with his wife, Jane Browne Petersen, worked so hard to help make the Black Point estate accessible to generations to come. Thank you, Bill & Jane! Your gift has already been so much appreciated, as a way to teach us about our history..,.& will continue to be, for years to come.

I first met Mr Petersen when he wanted to learn how to navigate his computer. Every Tuesday night I would spend a couple hours with him. In the course of our brief friendship, he invited me to see Black Point and I spent the day with him and a lovely dinner where I met his brother. I am so very sad to have heard about his passing, and even more sad that we had lost touch after he moved out East. I will remember him always as a wonderful, kind and generous man whom I wished I knew many years...

Having grown up with Black Point practically next door, the Petersen and Schmidt family were a meaningful, generational part of my life, so I'm saddened to learn of Bill's passing. My husband, Steve, joins me in extending condolences to the entire family, particularly Edward, Zika, Catherine & Ted...

April 21,2012
Those of us who have worked with Bill to see that Black Point was opened to the public as a museum pay tribute to his efforts to donate Black Point as a gift to present and future generations to experience the era of elegance and steam yachts on Geneva Lake and suffer a great sense of loss of the gentleman and friend who loved children and music. With sincere sympathy to all the remaining family especially, Edward and Zika.
Gwen Tveter, Williams Bay, WI.

I am so sad to hear of Bill's passing. I worked with Jane after I graduated from college and had the pleasure of meeting Bill on several occasions. My condolences to all of his family and friends.

I am grateful to have known Bill and Jane. My time spent with them is a treasure. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.