Donald E. Petersen, 79, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints on Wednesday June 8, 2011. Don was born in Baileys Harbor on June 29, 1931 the son of the late Harry and Margaret (nee: Krause) Petersen.

Don served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On June 5, 1954, in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, in Sturgeon Bay, he was united in marriage to the former Joyce Cmeyla. Don was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #310, and the 40 and 8 Club. He enjoyed charter fishing, working crossword puzzles, and raising his cat Nikki; but, his true love was his family.

Surviving are his wife Joyce; their children, Robert (Karen) Petersen, of Kenosha, Jan (Kurt) Jaeschke, of Racine, and Jill Petersen, of Trevor; 3 grandchildren, Chad (Lori) Little, of Stuart, FL, Jennifer Petersen, of Racine, and Kari (Matt) O'Brien, of Kenosha; 6 great grandchildren, Caleb, Hannah, Ilah, Noah, Madalynn, and Cody. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, June 12 ^th , at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Michael Zarling officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private Entombment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park.