Marquette––Alan Dale Peterson “Uncle Al”, 47, of 907 Lee Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Sunday evening, March 30, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital.
Al was born September 5, 1960 in Waukegan, Illinois, a son of Roy M. and Jean L. (Ilves) Peterson. During his early years, he resided in Waukegan, Arizona, and Marquette, spending his high school years at Marquette Senior High. He worked for a time as a baker at the Marquette Bakery and in the construction industry before moving to Minnesota where he was employed with IBM Computer for four years. Al returned to Marquette where he worked at Marie’s Restaurant as a cook and at UP Front and Company in construction and maintenance. Al was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying Chicago Bears football and Chicago Cubs baseball. Locally, he greatly enjoyed following the sporting activities of his two cherished nephews, Jared and Brandon Smith, with whom he shared a special bond. Al was an accomplished cook and baker who often cooked for his mother and baked Amish Friendship Bread with his sister, Marie. He liked to play boards games like Yahtzee, chess, and cribbage, as long as he could challenge and be challenged by his friends. He enjoyed fishing with good friends, Max Anderson and Steve Pascoe, also, hanging out with good friends, Ray Rivord, Kelly Pabst, Diane Davis, and many more. His love of cooking and fellowship made him good company and a good friend.
Al is survived by his mother, Jean Peterson of Marquette; two sisters, Sharon Docter of Washington and Marie (Mark) Smith of Marquette; two brothers, Roy (Patti Brown) Peterson of Harvey and Charles (Tena Kibbey) Peterson of Everett, WA; his two nephews, Brandon and Jared Smith; and his faithful canine companion, Zero. Al was preceded in death by his father, Roy.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, beginning at 4:00 pm. A Service of Remembrance will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev. Leon Jarvis, Marquette General Hospital Chaplain, presiding. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall at St. Christopher Catholic Church following services at the funeral home.