Kevin P. Peterson

Kevin P. Peterson, age 71, of Tripoli, WI, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a snowmobile accident on Monday, February 27, 2023. Kevin was born in Waukegan, IL, on September 5, 1951, to the late Leonard and Rosemary (Sanderson) Peterson. He was a 1969 graduate of Libertyville High School, participating in football, wrestling, and baseball.
Kevin moved to the Tomahawk area about 30 years. He was a skilled and talented carpenter and worked in the industry for over 40 years. Kevin later was employed at Harley-Davidson where he retired after 10 years with the company. He loved anything that had to do with hunting and fishing, was a member of the Somo Fish and Game Club, taught Hunter Safety Course, and loved trap shooting. Kevin was also an avid snowmobiler and enjoyed golfing. He was a dedicated Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys fan, and his favorite movie was "Cool Hand Luke". He loved spending time with family and friends and was often the "life of the party".
Survivors include his son, Joshua (Lena) Peterson, of Grayslake, IL; his daughter, Kelli (David) LaForge, of Gurnee, IL; his brother, Michael Peterson; and his sister, Lori Harper. Kevin is further survived by his grandchildren, Jake, Emma, and Owen Peterson, and Olive LaForge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Rosemary.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the VFW located at 203 S. 4th Street in Tomahawk from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Kevin's memory to the Somo Fish and Game Club Youth Scholarship, Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club, or the Edgewater Country Club Youth Scholarship. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.