Gerald Peterson, age 89, formerly of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away at home with family by his side. He was born in Dekalb, Illinois on March 16, 1935, to Hank and Lois (Elliott) Peterson. He graduated from Dekalb High School. Gerald married his beloved wife, Patti Momenteller, in 1954 and they enjoyed 68 years of marital bliss, until her passing on November 5, 2022. Gerald was a butcher for much of his life, he owned and operated Peterson Market Basket in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Gerald is survived by his two daughters- Tanya Peterson and Sherri Griffin; grandchildren- Cassandra (Scott) Maier, Trisha (Andrew) Week; great-granddaughter Olivia Sholar; sister Janet Peterson, brother Bob (Juanita) Peterson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Patti, sister Marjorie Heffner, and nephew Jimmy Bender

A visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 11, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Stockton, Illinois.

Funeral service to follow beginning at 11:00 a.m.  on Monday November 11, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, Illinois.

Father Michael Morrissey will officiate the services.

Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery.

Luncheon to follow at the church.

A memorial has been established in his memory.