Racine – Albert R. Petersen and Mary T. (nee: Maerzke) Petersen have been reunited after a two year separation. Albert passed away on October 15, 2014 and Mary passed away on August 7, 2016.

Albert was born in Racine, WI on November 7, 1928. Mary was born in Hales Corners, WI on November 1, 1932.

Surviving are their children, Gary Petersen, Deb (Jim) Rexhausen, Tom (Cindy) Petersen and Jeff (Michelle) Petersen; grandchildren, Amanda & Kirsten Petersen; Bill, Kacey, Mike & Rich Rexhausen; Kaylyn & Zach Petersen; Branden, Kyle, Alec & Aiden Petersen; Mary's sisters, Rose Gauger and Helen Seidelman; Albert's sister, Rose DeKeuster; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

They were preceded by their grandson, Robbie Rexhausen; Albert's parents, Peter & Ottomine (nee: Christensen) Petersen; Mary's parents, Clarence & Marion (nee: Koeferl) Maerzke; Albert's siblings, John, Richard, Dagny, Werner, Robert, Erna, Esther, Ida, Lillian, Kenneth, Harry, Calvin & Violet; and by Mary's siblings, John, Eugene & Gerald.

In keeping with their wishes, private interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.