Reginald "Reggie" Milton Peterson (73) of Strum, WI died Friday, July 29, 2016 at Mayo Health Systems in Eau Claire, WI. He was born January 4, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI; son of Milton and Loretta (Garson) Peterson.
Reggie married Marion Erdman. Together they had a daughter, Michelle. They lived in Bloomington, MN. He worked various jobs, including factory work at Armour. Marion died in 2003. Following retirement, he moved back to the Eleva and Strum area. On July 12, 2012 he married Karen (Franson) Quick in Whitehall. Reggie enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with friends.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Peterson of Eleva, WI; daughter, Michelle of Bloomington, MN; brother, Alan (Phyliss) Peterson of Eau Claire, WI; sister, Janet (John) Farmer of Dayly, CA; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Gene (Jeanne) Franson of Eau Claire, WI, Lavern (Liz) Franson, Dennis (Anita) Franson, Mike (Linda) Franson, all of Eleva, WI, Gordon (Maxine) Franson, Ronald (Charlotte) Franson and Merlyn Franson all of Strum, WI; sisters-in-law, Mary (Bill) Beaudette of Lindstrom, MN, Rhonda Franson of Onalaska, WI, Sandra Wathke of Eau Claire, WI.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marion; sisters-in-law, Alverda Jacobson, Emily Franson and brother-in-law, Jerry Wathke.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm at Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home in Eleva, WI. A private family burial will be at a later date. To express condolences on-line visit obituaries at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com
Visitation
AUG 4. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home - Eleva
26129 Pine Street West
Eleva, WI 54738
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