Obituaries
William Robert "Bob" Peterson, 90
William Robert "Bob" Peterson, 90, died on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Baldwin Care Center.
William Robert “Bob” Peterson, 90, died on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Baldwin Care Center.
A lifetime employee of St. Croix County, Bob was hired as a welder for the St. Croix County Highway Department, and retired as the Superintendent. He also served as a part-time deputy for the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department. Away from work, Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing, and being with his family. Bob also had a hobby farm where he raised Charolais cattle and Suffolk sheep. He was also an active member of the Shriners, and a 60-year member of the Masons, where he earned the level of 32 degree mason.
Visitation for Bob Peterson will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin. A private family service will be held, with burial at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Erin Prairie.