Gerald Richard Peterson

Gerald R. “Jerry” Peterson, age 85 of Lewiston, Michigan, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Jerry was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 5, 1937 to Leroy and Irma (Brick) Peterson. He served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Jerry married Patricia Jaeger on June 3, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio. He worked in Communications for Torrence Sound & Communications in Perrysburg, Ohio, retiring in 1998. The couple lived in Temperance, Michigan where Jerry worked as a volunteer firefighter for Bedford Township Fire Department for 27 years, before settling in Lewiston, Michigan.

Jerry is survived by his wife Pat Peterson; his sister Dolores Buchan; his brother Dale Peterson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Peterson, and his sister Mary Ann Veler.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at the present time.

Memorial donations may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.