Service Details
A gathering of relatives and friends will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the Petersen family suggests a memorial to Habitat for Humanity, 1501 Villa St., Racine, WI 53403.
Robert W. Petersen, age 81, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2022.
He was born in Racine, WI on November 14, 1940, the only child of the late Robert and Irene (nee: Buehler) Petersen.
On November 10, 1962, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Institute, WI, Bob was united in marriage to Agnes Neuchter.
He was employed as a construction manager with many private companies throughout his career. Bob enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and the community. It was a constant priority for him to help those in need. More specifically, Bob worked closely with Habitat for Humanity-Racine, Habitat for Humanity-Kenosha, and Cops for Kids-Racine.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes Petersen; his children, Thomas (Amy) Petersen, Michael Petersen and Karen “Kricket”, and Jillane Petersen; his grandchildren, Zachary Bassar, Courtney (Elric Miller) Petersen, Elijah Petersen, Isaac Petersen, Justin (Hannah Land) Petersen, and Katelyn (Sam West) Petersen-West and Ryan Petersen; his great grandchildren, Charlee and Teagen, and his beloved feline companion, Henry.
The Petersen family is grateful and appreciative to Aurora Cancer Center and Hospice. They are appreciative for their support, professionalism, and quality care.
Jill Parker says
Bob will be missed by so many people!
He was truly a one of a kind! Always helping anyone who needed help!
I really miss him!
Anonymous says
I met Bob in while in a program call Habitat for Humanity, such a kind, and wonderful man. He treated me with love and nothing but kindness. I loved how he use to tell me stories regarding him and his beautiful wife. Bob will truly be missed my condolence to his wife and the entire family.
Elaine Beck says
I worked with Bob at Johnson Development Corp. He was always thoughtful and kind. I send Agnes and his family my sincere sympathy and my faith tells me he is safe in Heaven now.
Kathy Garski says
My condolences to the Petersen family. I worked with Bob at Johnson Real Estate many years ago – a truly great guy. Rest in peace, Bob.
Scott and Marcia Russell says
Our condolences to Bob’s family. Met Bob when volunteering for Racine Habitat For Humanity years ago. Despite anything that was happening at the time, he was always jovial and good humored. He loved his ice fishing, fish fries, giving of his time, and being around people. He lived a life that was a true example of the Habitat For Humanity spirit. He will be truly missed.
Amy Petersen says
I quickly learned upon becoming a member of the Petersen clan that I had to have an appreciation for football, making a mean old fashioned and learning to play cribbage! Bob loved all these simple pleasures in life enjoyed sharing good times with friends and family. I will forever be grateful to him for his loving example of husband and father and feel blessed that he was such a strong presence in his grandkids life’s. All my children have wonderful memories of making fires in the back yard, ice fishing,
Shooting hoops, and driving around in pop’s truck.
I’m certain that because of Bob and his personal input, none of my kids turned out to be “Knot Heads”!