Lars Peterson

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Lars Frederik Peterson, 38, passed away at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday November 1, 2015. Lars was born in Racine on November 8, 1976 the son of Barry Peterson and Alice Peterson. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School and continued his education at University of Wisconsin Parkside with a degree as a Computer Programmer. Lars was employed in the technology field in Chicago for most of his professional career as a gifted programmer, recently working remotely in Albuquerque for his Chicago employer. Lars found great enjoyment in music, films, ethnic dining, on-line gaming (especially chess tournaments) and traveling, the bug for which he inherited from his mother at a young age. His recent relocation to New Mexico was to remain part of his children’s lives, both of whom meant the world to him. Lars is survived by his wife, Catherine (nee: Ball) Peterson, son, Liam (age 5) and daughter Aria (age 2). He is further survived by his mother, Alice Peterson; father Barry J. Peterson both of Racine, grandmother, Inger Frederiksen of Denmark, sister, Karina Peterson-Luke and brother, Oscar J. Peterson. Lars is also survived by nieces, and nephews, Svend, Annika Luke, Teagan, Finley and Bram Peterson in addition to numerous aunts, uncles cousins both in the US and Denmark and special cousin/friend, Adam Plant of Berlin Germany. Lars was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carleton (Babe) and Delores Peterson, and maternal grandparent, Svend Frederiksen. The family will conduct a private service of remembrance at a later date. Please direct memorials to Lars children’s college fund made to Stifel, FBO Liam and Aria and mailed to Sturino Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at sturinofuneralhome.com Sturino Funeral Home 3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53404 262-632-4479