George Peterson Jr.

George Peterson Jr., aged 93 of Wyoming, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Claire Peterson; brother, Bob Peterson; sister, Charlene Harmon; and grandson-in-law, Brett. He is survived by his sons, Gary (Susan) Peterson, Richard (Paula) Peterson; daughter, Barbara (Gary) DeCan; grandchildren, Mistie Bowser, Joey and Matt Hooker, Teri Peterson, Shanna Peterson; great-grandchildren, Emily, Cameron, Jacob, Ethan, Myla, Madison, Elizabeth; brother, Don (Hattie) Peterson; brother-in-law, Doug (Cindy) Lang; and many nieces and nephews. George proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of AT&T Telephone Pioneers, Masonic Lodge #34, and Submarine Veteran’s of WWII. A memorial service celebrating George’s life will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Wesley Park United Methodist Church, 1150 - 32nd Street SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Dean Prentiss officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the church on Friday from 10-11 am prior to the service. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to Spectrum Health Home Hospice and Faith Hospice Trillium Woods for their amazing care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Faith Hospice.