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Maurice J. Peterson

1936 - 2025

Maurice J. Peterson obituary, 1936-2025, Janesville, WI

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home - Janesville

1010 N Wright Road

Janesville, Wisconsin

Maurice Peterson Obituary

Janesville, WI - Maurice J. Peterson, age 89, of Janesville, WI passed away on October 17, 2025 at Alden Estates, Jefferson, WI. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Whitewater, the son of Maurice I. and Bertha (Fields) Peterson.

Maurice served in the U. S. Army from August 13, 1954 to July 30, 1956. He married Eloise Wellnitz on June 2, 1963. He was employed as a welder/fabricator for many years by Hormel Foods, Beloit. Maurice held an airplane pilot's license for many years and enjoyed flying.

Maurice is survived by his wife, Eloise; sons, Steven (Tracey), Timothy and Daniel (Stephanie); and his brother, Jerry (Marge). His parents preceded him in death.

Private graveside services will be officiated by Monsignor Donn Heiar at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Kienow-Hilt V.F.W. Post # 1621. The family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME. Online condolences may be sent to www.henkeclarson.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2025.

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