Birth date: May 18, 1943 Death date: Dec 26, 2021
David L. Petersen was born in Pekin, Illinois to parents Adele and Lorman Petersen on May 18, 1943 and was raised in the Midwest (Springfield, IL and Milwaukee, WI). He spent eight years in pre ministerial studies for the Luthera Read Obituary
I remember from my childhood my cool big brother David! I was born when he was away at Concordia school in Milwaukee, and as a child I most remember him at our summer cabins at Sugar Maple Lake in WI. He was always tall and handsome and very strong. He was an accomplished swimmer and a lifeguard for a while among his other jobs at the Gateway Lodge in Land 'O Lakes WI. He would row across the lake in a blink of an eye-while it would take me an hour! I remember him diving off the back of our wooden flat bottomed boat and off the sandbar we called the Point. He and his first wife, Kari, gave me my first nephews and niece-I was so excited when each of them was born! I even got to take the train to Milwaukee from Springfield, IL, to help them out with Steve when Mike was born. David also taught me how to iron a shirt when I visited them once! David was always a kind, caring brother to me. So glad I got to spend time with him and his family at holidays and at Sugar Maple Lake! David introduced me to Robin when I met them for a show in Chicago. She has been such a fun, wonderful, caring wife to him during these last years of his life. So sorry they didn't get to spend longer together in this world. I will always be grateful to Robin for inviting my husband, Mike, and me to spend time with them in Georgia and for making the trip to Sugar Maple. But, most importantly, for all her loving care of my brother as he was fighting that dreadful disease! David, I love you and will miss you! Robin, I love you, too! Joyce Petersen Mol
We first met David and Robin as they had just moved into their beautiful home overlooking Lake Petit. They shared their beautiful home and surroundings with friends on many memorable occasions, sharing their warmth, joy, generosity, and welcoming spirit. We will miss David and raise a glass to a life well lived with adventure, courage, respect and with love.
Tom and Carmencita DiPuma
I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a wonderful boss and mentor to me when we worked together back in the 1980's. Always kind, patient and generous. He had an easy smile and a great sense of humor. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences on your loss.
Thanks for the wonderful years of piloting aircfaft for the 128th air refueling wing. We will meet again in God's Kindom.
David was such a kind and gentle man. Robin has been such a loving wife and caregiver for the past eight years. We are very sad to hear of David's passing and grieve with Robin for this wonderful man.
Our hearts and prayers are with you, Robin.
Donna and Chuck Wills
David and Robin were my neighbors at Big Canoe. David was a true southern gentleman who was kind, thoughtful, and generous. He was always willing to help me with repairing a broken doorbell and hauling a large framed painting in the rain. I have wonderful memories of him. I love the pictures and his beautiful smile and blue eyes. I send my deepest sympathy to Robin and his family.
