Hal "Papa" Peterson

Caledonia– Hal “Papa” Peterson, 49, formerly of Kenosha, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Hal was born in Chicago, IL on September 12, 1960 to the late Richard and Constance Peterson. A graduate of Carl Schurz High School – Chicago, Hal was a longtime resident of Kenosha before moving to Caledonia in 2009. Hal faithfully served our Country with the United States Marine Corps. On March 21, 1998 in Kenosha, he was united in marriage with Carrie Sue (nee: Aull). Hal was employed with Eastside Health & Rehab. of Milwaukee. A diehard sports fan, Hal was a lifetime Chicago Bears and Cubs fanatic. He was an avid fisherman and was an extremely proud homeowner – who enjoyed conquering projects. A man who loved to have fun, Hal will forever be remembered for his positive personality, hilarious sense of humor, and for his kind heart, thus, acquiring the nickname “Papa” to those who thought of Hal as a father figure. Even in death, Hal is enhancing the lives of nearly 70 people, through gifts of organ and tissue donation. A true family man, Hal cherished every moment spent in the midst of family and friends. His untimely death is our loss….and Heaven’s gain. Surviving are his loving wife, Carrie; children, Nicole (Chris) Sucharda, Anthony Peterson, Valerie Peterson, Alexandria (Travis Reichardt) McCoy, Nicholas McCoy and Alyssa Peterson; adored grandchildren, Deacon J. and Rayna Rose Sucharda; brother and sisters, Rick (Nancy) Peterson, Louise Burnell, Ethel (Ray) Greene, Bonnie (Terry) Hoffman, Cindy (Rick) Humphrey, Kathy (Darren) Wierham and Candy (Bill) Wedra; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and extensive circle of friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his parents, Hal was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Peterson; sister, Chris Gallahan and brother-in-law, Wes Burnell. A Celebration of Hal’s Life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 1-3 pm. In memory of Hal, please talk about the organ & tissue donation program with your family members.