Richard "Dick" Peterson

Richard L. "Dick" Peterson, 82, of Punta Groda went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2018. He was the son of Arthur and Kathryn Peterson, born June 21, 1935 in Saegertown, PA. Dick served his country in the US Army. He came to this area in 2004 from Greenville, PA where he worked as a signal maintainer for Erie Lackawanna RR for 40 years; he was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Greenville. Dick was strong in his faith and was a member of First Presbyterian Punta Gorda. He was an avid family man who enjoyed spending time with his family; he liked boating and to fish and hunt. Dick will be greatly missed by his wife of 60 years, Donna; daughter, Diane (Randy) Curtis; son, Van Peterson; grandchildren, Jill, Daniel, Michael, Benjamin, Jennifer and Alissa; and great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Matthew, Bailey, Nicholas, and Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jon. Services will be private. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.LTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.