Terry Dean Peterson Jr., age 49 passed
away peacefully early Thursday morning April 9, 2009, surrounded
by family and friends after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Services for Terry will be at 11:00 am Tuesday morning
April 14, 2009 at our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1310 Main Street,
Eau Claire. Pastor Gary Sahs will officiate. Burial will be in
Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington immediately
following services. Military honors will be conducted by American
Legion Post #53. Friends may call at Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral
Home on Monday evening from 4-7 pm and at the church Tuesday
morning from 10 am until the time of services.
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Terry was born in Black River Falls, WI on October 16, 1959 to Terry and Harriet (Schafer) Peterson. In 1966 the family settled in Eau Claire, WI where Terry graduated from Memorial High School in 1977. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Naples, Italy. Upon discharge from the Navy, Terry worked as a lender for Commercial State Bank in St. Paul until returning to school in 1985. He graduated from UW Eau Claire in 1989 with a BBA in Accounting. Upon graduation Terry successfully completed the (CPA) Certified Public Accountant Exam. Terry immediately went to work as an auditor for Arthur Andersen,
LLP, in Milwaukee, WI until joining the Miller Brewing family in 1991. Terry held many positions with Miller including Accounting Manager, Brewery Accounting Manager, and Controller for Southwestern US Sales. Terry's tenure with Miller brewing took him to Milwaukee, North Carolina and Texas. In 2003, Terry left Miller to return to his family in Eau Claire and accepted the position of Executive Director of the LE Phillips Career Development Center. In March of 2008, Terry reached his pinnacle career goal of becoming the Chief Financial Officer with National Presto Industries. He loved his position and was devastated when he was diagnosed with advanced cancer in May of 2008 and due to his treatments, was no longer able to fulfill is responsibilities, and therefore, stepped down. |
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On August 22, 1987 Terry married the love of his life, Kelly (Colleen) Smith. They share three beautiful children, Taylor Dean, 17 years old, Connor Douglas, 14 years old, and Kacie Grace, 12 years old.
Terry was an avid and devoted Packer, Badger and Brewer fan and he and Kelly shared many a game together. He could name off the historical statistics of all his teams at the drop of a hat. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and children. His passion was basketball and he took pleasure in coaching his sons and daughter and watching them play. His family and friends will miss Terry's wisdom, sense of humor, compassion and joy of life. He was a true friend to many and always ready to lend a helping hand.
Terry is survived by his wife Kelly and three children- Taylor, Connor and Kacie, four siblings-DeeAnne Peterson-Meyer (Terry) of Altoona, Julie Scott (Robert) of Eleva, Joel Peterson (Jeanell) of Eau Claire and Heidi Edison (Christopher) of Eau Claire. Father and Mother-in-Law Doug and Joan Smith of Eau Claire and Brother-in-Law Craig Smith (Patti) of Eau Claire, and many special friends and extended family members.
Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Peterson in 2001 and father Terry D. Peterson, Sr. in 2004.
Terry's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dean Del Mastro. He took Terry under his wing and cared for him with all his heart. Also, Barb, Nan, Beth, Danielle, Ariela and Nancy, the unbelievable nurses at Marshfield Cancer Center and the rest of the support staff your kindness will always be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1310 Main Street, Eau Claire or the Memorial High School Old Abes Booster Club, 2225 Keith Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
Terry's family invites you share your special stories and memories of Terry by visiting www.fullerspeckien.com and signing the guest book online. Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home 715 832-5002 is assisting the family with the arrangements. |
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