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Lee A. Peterson

1940 - 2025

BORN

1940

DIED

2025

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Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service

611 East Main Street

Watertown, Wisconsin

Lee Peterson Obituary

Watertown, WI - Lee A. Peterson, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Watertown Health Care Center.

Lee was born on January 4, 1940 to Atley and Pauline Peterson. Lee graduated from Gays Mill High School in 1957. He served in the US Army. Lee was employed by American Motors in Kenosha, WI and John Deere in Dubuque, IA.

Lee was survived by his siblings Mary Chamberlain of Gays Mills, WI, Daniel "Banjo" (Laura) Peterson of Sayner, WI, and David (Peggy) Peterson of Madison; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents Altey and Pauline; his wives, Arlene and Carrie; and brothers, Robert J., Atley Jr., and Peter N.

A private family burial will take place at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at www.HafemeisterFH.com.

Lee always looked forward to seeing his nephew, Stacey, and his great nieces (the Chamberlain Girls) whenever they were able to stop by for a visit.

A special thank you to the staff at Watertown Health Center for your wonderful care over the years for Lee, and a thank you to Rainbow Hospice Care.

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

Published by Watertown DailyTimes from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2025.

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