Mark Peterson Obituary
A 1983 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School, Mark worked as a machinist at Leggett & Platt in Rensselaer for over 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed scrapping metal and playing card games with family and friends.
Mark is survived by his children, Andrew (Megan) Peterson of Lafayette, IN, and Arron Peterson of Rensselaer; his granddaughters, Alexis, Kailynn, and Brielle; his former wife, Linda Sue (Chisko) Casey; and his siblings, Joyce Martin of Chesapeake, VA, Garry (Karen) Peterson of Rensselaer, and Robert (Lou) Peterson of Rensselaer. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy Peterson.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.
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