Eugene (Pete) Arthur Peterson, 84, of Schofield, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away at Aspirus Hospital on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Eugene was born on September 15,1939 to Peter and Martha (Thompson) Peterson. He worked at Jarp Industries in Schofield, WI from 1966 to 2004, when he retired. Eugene married Leone (Fierek) on April 25, 1970.

He is survived by his wife Leone, and two sons Scott (Ann) Peterson and Todd (Angela) Peterson. Eugene has six grandchildren: Payton, Emmitt, Lilly, Dustin, Travis, and Bradley and one great granddaughter, Ezria Peterson.

Eugene is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Martha Peterson, along with his two sisters, Sandy (Ronald) Schuster, and Alice (Walter) Kroeplin.

Throughout his life, Eugene enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, camping "up north," riding his motorcycle, downhill skiing, bowling at Coral Lanes, watching the Packers, and playing video games on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Eugene also enjoyed listening to his diverse collection of records that included: Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, The Big Bopper, and many others. Eugene got to see Buddy Holly in person on July 12, 1958, at the Rothschild Pavilion.

The funeral service will be at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1351 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI 54476., on April 1st, 2024. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm and the Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS