Patrick J. Peterson, age 65 passed away after a short battle with cancer on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born on April 1, 1955 he was born in Oshkosh to the late Emil and Elaine (DeBruin) Peterson. Pat attended Oshkosh schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1975. He worked for Leach Company for over 30 years.
Pat is survived by his sons: James and Richard Peterson; grandchildren; sisters: Jackie Culp of Tuscan, AZ, and Jillaine (Chris) Applebee of Waukau; brother, Joel Peterson of Minnesota; and lots of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil; mother, Elaine “Peteie” Schulz; sister, Myrnell Peterson; and brothers: Dennis Peterson and Michael Peterson.
He will be missed by lots of friends and family.
The family extends a special thank you to Aurora at Home Hospice; and friend, Steve Tyson who brought Pat to and from his appointments. Further, thank you to family and special friends for being with Pat until he went to be with his loved ones.
Pat would like all family and friends to come to his celebrations of life: 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Cheatin Heart, 2839 Harrison St., Oshkosh; 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Bob’s Trail’s End, 500 Merritt Ave., Oshkosh, with Military Honors at 1:30 p.m.; and on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Retros Pub, 2015 Harrison St. Oshkosh starting at 3:00 p.m.