KENNETH LEE PETERSON

KENNETH LEE PETERSON, 82, passed away on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Warsaw, he was the son of the late George and Gerry (Tucker) Peterson. He was a member of Lifeway Wesleyan Church, Fort Wayne. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of American Legion Post 330. He retired in 2002 from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 305. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed golfing, coaching little league, IU basketball and never missed one of his grandchildren's games. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy; children, Wendy (Bret) Lyons and Darren (Ronda Topper) Peterson, both of New Haven, and David (Trena) Peterson of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Peterson. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Entombment is 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, with Military Honors and will be streamed live on Harper's Community Funeral Home Facebook page. Preferred memorials are to Wounded Warriors or the Rescue Mission. Arrangements by Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. To share online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com