Obituaries

Robert D. (Pete) Peterson

Robert D. (Pete) Peterson, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2009 following an extended illness. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at Valley Hospice Care in Steubenville, Ohio.  He was born on December 4, 1932 in Pennsylvania. Bob’s life was filled with love and compassion and many were touched by it.  Bob was an avid Steelers fan and he was the owner of Petersons Carpet in Wintersville, Ohio for 37 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents George and Charlotte Peterson and brother Bill.  He is survived by his beautiful bride Mary Lou whom he married on October 17, 1951.  They lived an amazing life together for 57 years loving and raising their 6 children and great grand daughter Amber.   He also is survived by his sister Florence Bair of Pennsylvania. Bob was a devoted Father to his 4 sons, Jeffrey Peterson of Amsterdam, Michael (Lisa) Peterson of Bloomingdale, Douglas (Boni) Peterson of Amsterdam, Terry Peterson of Steubenville, and daughters Susan Peterson Orban of Wintersville and Robin Peterson Travis of Steubenville, daughter-in-law Cathy Peterson of Steubenville.  He was the loving and caring grandfather to 6 grandchildren; Daniel Travis, Jessie Travis, Todd Peterson, Jamie Jenkins, Tara (Jeremy) Smith and Brandi (Blair) Schroyer.  He also has 8 amazing great grandchildren; Amber, Gage, Noah, Ryley, Madison, Drew, Hunter and Trent. Friends and Family are invited to share in a celebration of Bob’s life that will be held at Wintersville United Methodist Church, 702 Main St., Wintersville, Ohio on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Clint Quillen officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wintersville United Methodist Church or Valley Hospice Care. 

Date of Death: February 5, 2009