Ronald W. Peterson

Ronald W. Peterson, 73, of Caseville, died January 9, 2013 in Sun City Center, Florida after a short illness.

Ron was born February 15, 1939 in Bad Axe to the late Arthur and Arlene (Merrick) Peterson. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1957 and then joined the US Coast Guard, serving four years. On November 4, 1961 he and Judith Dombrowski of Bad Axe were married at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly.

Together they moved to Bay City and raised a family. Ron was an electrician at General Motors, retiring in 2000. In 1999 they moved to Sand Point. He was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville Eagles, Knights of Columbus and Hidden Harbor. They enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida.

He is survived by his wife Judy; sons Jeff (Mary Ann) of Nebraska and Garth of Bloomfield Twp.; grandchildren Joe, Andy, Grant and Sarah; sister Marsha (Robert) Greene of Florida and brother Kenneth (Betty) Peterson of Vermont.

A memorial service will be at the Caseville Eagles Club, 7017 E. Park St. on Saturday, June 29th at 1:00 pm, followed by a luncheon.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors or the charity of the donor’s choosing.