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Hal "Papa" Peterson

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Sep 12, 1960 – Jan 28, 2010

Caledonia– Hal “Papa” Peterson, 49, formerly of Kenosha, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Hal was born in Chicago, IL on September 12, 1960 to the late Richard and Constance Peterson. A graduate of Carl Schurz High School – Chicago, Hal was a longtime resident of Kenosha before moving to Caledonia in 2009. Hal faithfully served our Country with the United States Marine Corps. On March 21, 1998 in Kenosha, he was united in marriage with Carrie Sue (nee: Aull). Hal was employed with Eastside Health & Rehab. of Milwaukee. A diehard sports fan, Hal was a lifetime Chicago Bears and Cubs fanatic. He was an avid fisherman and was an extremely proud homeowner – who enjoyed conquering projects. A man who loved to have fun, Hal will forever be remembered for his positive personality, hilarious sense of humor, and for his kind heart, thus, acquiring the nickname “Papa” to those who thought of Hal as a father figure. Even in death, Hal is enhancing the lives of nearly 70 people, through gifts of organ and tissue donation. A true family man, Hal cherished every moment spent in the midst of family and friends. His untimely death is our loss….and Heaven’s gain. Surviving are his loving wife, Carrie; children, Nicole (Chris) Sucharda, Anthony Peterson, Valerie Peterson, Alexandria (Travis Reichardt) McCoy, Nicholas McCoy and Alyssa Peterson; adored grandchildren, Deacon J. and Rayna Rose Sucharda; brother and sisters, Rick (Nancy) Peterson, Louise Burnell, Ethel (Ray) Greene, Bonnie (Terry) Hoffman, Cindy (Rick) Humphrey, Kathy (Darren) Wierham and Candy (Bill) Wedra; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and extensive circle of friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his parents, Hal was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Peterson; sister, Chris Gallahan and brother-in-law, Wes Burnell. A Celebration of Hal’s Life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 1-3 pm. In memory of Hal, please talk about the organ & tissue donation program with your family members.

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  4. Alexandria and Travis says

    We will always remember the laughs and all of the stories you told us. You are in our hearts forever and we are so proud of you for touching the lives of so many people. We love you and we will see you on the other side. Love you!
    -Alex and Travis

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August 1, 2025

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable.

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Overall, we cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Mark and broader Draeger Langendorf team. Their attention to detail, commitment to our safety, and genuine compassion made a difficult time a little more bearable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of funeral arrangements, as they truly go above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of and that families are supported throughout the entire process.

– Epifanio and The Munoz Family

Epifanio Munoz, Jr.

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