Jeffrey Levi Peterson, age 46 of McKean, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 while traveling through Rockport, Indiana. Born January 3, 1964 in Erie, he is the son of Frederick and Gwendolyn Huegel Peterson of McKean. He married Rebecca Dieter on December 1, 1984 and she survives.
Jeff graduated from General McLane High School and worked for many years at Zindel’s Hardware in Edinboro. He then began driving truck over-the-road and continued as an owner/operator for the next 16 years. He loved to drive and recently returned to truck driving after being employed at F & S Tool of Erie for the past six years. Jeff will be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed being outdoors, and as a dedicated husband and dad who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Rebecca Dieter Peterson; three children, Jeffrey A. Peterson, Nathan L. Peterson and his wife Heather, and Kellsey Marie Peterson, all at home in McKean; his two grandchildren, Benjamin Levi and Nathan John Peterson; two sisters, Darlene Crabtree of Erie and Kristi Farmer and her husband Brian of Waterford; and his brother, Ronald Peterson of Edinboro.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home of Edinboro, 306 Erie Street, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be there Saturday morning at 10:00am officiated by Pastor John Worrall of the Edinboro First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sterrettania Cemetery.
I’m sorry for your loss. I went to school with jeff and knew becky when they met. My family sends their regards and you will be in our prayers.
Dale,Kristen, Anthony and Zack
To the Peterson family my condolences to you all….Your dad was a great man and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. I only worked with him a short time, but he changed my life forever. If you guys need anything let me know. Rest in Peace Jeff. You will be greatly missed
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My prayers are with you all. May the Lord give you strength through this trying time.
My deepest sympathy to the Peterson Family. I was so shocked to hear the news of Jeff’s passing. Growing up with his son, Jeffrey, I knew that his dad was a devoted family man and always put his family first. He was a hard worker and set such a great example for his children to follow. May you all find comfort in knowing Jeff left us only to watch over us and guide us through our journey. He will be sadly missed and we will always remember him.
TO BECKY AND FAMILY… MARY AND DIK VENABLE OFFER OUR SINCERE AND HEARFELT SYMPATHY T O YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE WERE SHOCKED TO HEAR OF JEFF’S UNTIMELY DEATH. SORRY WE WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL. THIS FROM MARY AND DIK VENABLE IN LAKELAND FLORIDA.
Dearest Peterson Family,
I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss. Though it’s been years since I’ve been to a family reunion, I hold you in my heart and hope that you can draw strength from your family, friends, and faith.
Warmly,
Renée
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your family
Heres to the best dad that ever lived , and the best friend any son could ever ask for…Our world will never be the same I will miss you forever and ever I swear. I love you Daddy I’m so sorry……Love Jeffrey
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Love Sarah,Lysle,Jared ,Anthoni,Chaelyn,Kiara