John Paul Peterson
John Paul Peterson of 108 Knollwood Drive in Quincy, Illinois passed away on April 18, 2016. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Jacksonville, Illinois, and was the son of Paul and Louise (Campbell) Peterson. John married his best friend, Jane (Bozarth) Peterson, on February 16, 1985 at St. Francis Solanus Church in Quincy. She survives.
He went to Franklin Elementary and Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Illinois. He also attended Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL
Besides his wife, John is survived by his children—Jordan (Taelor) Peterson of Quincy, Sarah Peterson, and her fiancé, Dalton Schaller of Great Falls, Montana. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Witlee, Wyat, and Wesleigh Peterson. He leaves three brothers—Eric (Jane), Mark (Jill), and Ray (Marcia), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pete, as he was known, was loved by his many relatives and friends. He was someone they could talk to about anything, and he always had a listening ear and an understanding heart. He was known to have a smile on his face and time to give anyone who needed him.
However, more than anything in the world, Pete loved to be outdoors with his family and especially enjoyed taking them to Star Lake in Wisconsin where he’d meet his brothers and their families. He’d been going to Star Lake since he was an infant and passed his love of the place to his kids and grandkids. He also loved to spend time at the family farm. He could always be seen walking his dog since he rescued so many.
Pete will be remembered as a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was always involved in his kids’ activities. Nothing was more important to him than family. He supported Jane in her career, which meant her being away a lot. He welcomed his nieces and nephews into his home and treated them as his own. With his wife he was a treatment foster parent for Chaddock, which made a difference in the lives of many young people. He was a mentor for Scouts while serving as a den leader for Pack 5 and scoutmaster for Troop 5 at St Peter’s Parish. He encouraged and helped many achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Two of his greatest achievements were his son Jordan achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and his daughter Sarah graduating from WIU and working as a Child Protection Specialist in Child and Family Services in Montana. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Church and was instrumental in starting the food pantry there.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Chaddock, the Boy Scout Troop #5 of St. Peter’s Parish or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying the Lord above will comfort you and your family.
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. We are praying for all of you.
Our heart-felt sympathy goes out to the family. Pete must have been an inspiration to many, as he put his family first in so many ways. As friends of Eric and Jane Peterson, we grieve this loss of a wonderful man.
Jane just read a post from Deb B about your hubby had pasted away this week we’re so sorry for your loss prayers for you and your children may he rest in peace
John, will me miss . He was a sweet man
Love Kathy schwartz
Jane So sorry for your loss You are in my thoughts and prayers Pam
We are reliving our memories of Pete & Jane taking us to Colorado skiing to learn how to stay & play. Pete was fun, caring, & or was a blessing for us to know him. Jane, Jordan, & Sarah, you will be in our prayers.
Jane I am so so sorry for your loss. He will always be by your side.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you all.
So sorry for your loss.
Jane, Jordan and Sarah:
I am very sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful and giving person. I truly enjoyed tge time that we spent together when my son AJ and Jordan were in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and seeing them both earning Eagle Scout. John also had a positive influence on my other two sons Matthew and Mark who also earn Eagle Scout.
Whenever I son John we always had a good visit.
I will pray for best possible results for all of you.
Mark A. Wiewel
Jane and family you are in our prayers
jane and family I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have your family in my prayers god bless all of you 🙂
Jane I was so sad to hear about your sweethearts passing. I remember him patiently walking your dog on Payson Rd on most days. I remember when you spoke of him your eyes lit up and you always smiled. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you peace and comfort during this terribly hard time. Loves and hugs! ❤️
Jane,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. My sympathy to you and your family.
Dwight Seeley