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Irving J. "Jerry" Petersen
Nov. 13, 1938 – Jan. 14, 2023
With his family at his side, Irving Jerome Petersen, "Jerry", age 84, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
He was born in Racine, November 13, 1938, son of the late Irving and Mildred (Nee: Freitag) Petersen. Jerry graduated from Horlick High School "Class of 1956". He proudly served in the U. S. Army. Jerry was united in marriage to Gloria Giacinti and they were blessed with four children, Debbie, Kristi, Sandy and Greg. Gloria passed away March 11, 1984. While raising his family Jerry attended Marquette University, earning a Mechanical Engineering degree. He was an engineering leader and instrumental in bringing Poclain Hydraulics to Sturtevant, WI. On December 21, 1992 he was united in marriage to Joan G. Hedden. Jerry was an avid golfer and golfed in the Racine Hydraulics Golf League for 45+ years. He enjoyed summers at his cottage on Tichigan Lake, winters in Fredericksburg, TX, reading, cribbage and traveling. He was an avid Packer fan and owner, devoted Marquette "Warrior" and above all else, number one fan of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all athletic endeavors and activities. He was a member of Kenosha Country Club, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and United Commercial Travelers. He spent countless hours at his Tichigan Lake cottage with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends enjoying lake life and "tinkering" to make the cottage its best. Above all, he treasured memories made with family and friends. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his wife, Joan, his children: Debra (Russell) Weyers, Kristi (Michael) Draver, Sandy (Michael) Herrera, Greg (Carey) Petersen; grandchildren: John (Ayako) Weyers, Jessica (Jake) Holdenried, Benjamin (Catherine) Weyers, Claire Weyers, Samuel, Dr. Hannah, Caroline, Harrison and Lucas Draver, Joseph (Anna) Schumacher, Sara (Casey) Lampereur, Brittany (Vince) Lang, Maxwell and Madeline Herrera, Henry and Nellie Petersen; great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Anna, Harper, Millie, Rose, Dalton, Eliza, Remo, Jameson, Lucas and Leo; Joan's children: Mary O'Connell, Steve Schoone, Liz (Dave) Schlabowske, Amalia Schoone; grandchildren: Michael (Jen) O'Connell, Erin (Jarrod) Aydelott, Margaret (Hayley) Aborjan, Matalin, Sydney and Lilly Schoone, Frankie Schlabowske, Chloe and Nina Frankovic; great-grandchildren: Danny and Ainsley; in-laws: William Browne, Anita Bononno, Dr. Victor Hansen, Beth Giacinti, Vonda and Dick Lee; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, including relatives in Denmark Jerry connected with over the last decade, and dear friends. In addition to his parents and first wife, Gloria, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Stella and siblings: Stephen, Joan Browne and infant brother, Theodore.
A celebration of his life will be held at the funeral home, Friday, January 20, 2023, 11am with Pastor Josh Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the service 9:30 am – 11am. Memorials to Marquette University Evans Scholars, Marquette University Engineering Dept or Tichigan Lake Fireworks have been suggested.
MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
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Steve and Miki
January 20, 2023
Jerry was a kind man, among the nicest people I've ever met. He was very good to my mother, and our family. As Michelle observed, at any gathering, Jerry always made everyone feel welcome. Jerry's was a life well-lived; he will be surely missed. Wishing comfort and strength to his family and friends at this difficult time; God bless and keep, Jerry.
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