Birth date: Apr 14, 1936 Death date: Jan 24, 2020
Richard Carl Petersen was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on April 14, 1936 to parents Norman and Dorothy Petersen. He was an auto mechanic by trade and moved to Florida from Abington, MA with his lovely wife in 1999 to enjoy the Read Obituary
Grandpa was such a positive light always laughing, smiling, loving and enjoying life. I could always count on grandpa to keep up with me on the dance floor out of everyone in the Petersen family! I will miss you so much! Please rest in please you deserve it. Love jus.
There’s too many great memories to pick from of my Grandpa. But I will say that he was always there to support my music and we shared a great love for it. His letters also helped me get through bootcamp and felt like he was cheering me on. Although I miss him I know he is proud and loves me and his family so much . Love you grandpa , keep rocking . -Courtney
Grandpa Pete did everything to the fullest whether it was working or having fun, I'll never forget one night spending a night sleeping in tent pine acres with Grandpa Pete Rick and a few other men cuz there was no room left in the trailer the sights the sounds and the smells of that night ,this is something I've never forgotten we always had a lot of laughs about that and it was the last time I ever volunteered to be the one to sleep in the tent with the guys will miss always love jo
was last time I volunteered to be the one to sleep in the tent with the guys will miss you always love jo
I first met Dick about 16 years ago. Dick and Joan welcomed me into their home, while my parents and I were visiting, and we had the most wonderful time! We hung out at the pool almost every day, we found the coolest lady at the flea market named Muffee, and we all went and sang karaoke and danced the night away at her show. I will always remember Dick singing "Hey Good Lookin" to Joan up on stage, and seeing that look of adoration on his face as he serenaded his bride. I was never brave enough to sing karaoke, but Dick had no fear, and was always up for a good time!
Over the years, we as a family shared so many wonderful memories. We visited the Space Needle, drove up to Mount Rainier, as well as shared many Christmases and milestones together. No matter what was going on, Dick was always willing to be there for his family. He was a family first man, family was his life. Dick always accepted me for me, as he did with everybody else he met. He treated me as though I had been his granddaughter since the day I was born, and I am so thankful to have had so many wonderful years with him in my life.
I will miss the peace and lightheartedness that Dick brought with him wherever he went. I will miss having him home for the holidays, and I will miss his spirit and warm heart.
I love you Grandpa Pete, life isn't the same without you. Someday I'll be up there singing and dancing with you!
Love Always,
Aurora
