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Ervin “Bob” Peitersen

Nov 06, 1939 - Jan 04, 2024

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Ervin “Bob” Peitersen, 84, Oconto Falls, died Thursday morning, January 4, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital.  A lifelong Oconto Falls resident, he was born November 6, 1939 to Ervin and Eleanor (Rhode) Peitersen Sr.  Bob grew up on the family farm in the Town of Morgan and attended Oconto Falls Public Schools and graduated in 1958.  As a young man, he served in the US Navy.

On October 3, 1981 he married Joan McClure at First United Methodist Church in Green Bay.  The couple lived in Oconto Falls all of their married lives where Bob was employed by the Oconto Falls City Water & Light Commission for over 40 years.  He was a member of various hunting and motorcycle organizations including the Yamaha Touring Assoc.  Bob once served as president of the NEW Coyote Club and Bear Hunters Assoc.  He was also a volunteer fireman of the Oconto Falls Fire Department and also served as fire chief.  Bob will be fondly remembered for his love of farming, making maple syrup and helping out his neighbors.

Survivors are his wife, Joan Peitersen, Oconto Falls; five children, Leah (Ian) Willmann, Green Bay; Susan (Don) Greiling, Oconto Falls; Robert (Patty) Peitersen, Belle Fourche, SD; Sally (Mike) Squires, Sobieski; Jackie Peitersen, Oconto Falls; seven grandchildren, Christos, Yanna, Kimberly, Kristina, Preston, Ian and Eli; one sister, Cheryl Kelly, Weston; one sister-in-law, Diane Peitersen, Oconto Falls; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dean, brother-in-law Pat Kelly and in-laws Ervin and Marie McClure.

Visitation with the urn present will be held after 3:00 PM Monday, January 15, 2024 at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls until the time of services.  Memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Olson officiating.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established.

Visitation

Monday Jan 15, 2024, after 3:00 PM until time of service at Jones Funeral Service [map]

Funeral Home Service

Monday Jan 15, 2024, 6:00 PM at Jones Funeral Service [map]

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