Charles Daniel Peterson Obituary
In loving memory of Charles Daniel Peterson of Rockford, Illinois, who departed this world on March 13, 2026 at the age of 88. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Carl and Elizabeth Othelia Peterson (Edmund); and his brothers, John (Marjorie) and Russell Peterson (Carolyn) of Moline, IL.. He is survived by: his wife Lois Jean Lauersen; his children, Craig (late Gail) of Hampton, Timothy (Eunice) of O'Fallon and Ellen Rendle (John) of Milton; his grandchildren, Heather, Carl (Margaret), Philip Peterson (Drocelle), Kathleen Jones, Eric (Samrita), Rebecca Peterson, Jennifer Franks (Brandon) and Amy Emerson (Brandon); and his sister Anne Sorensen (Robert) of St. James, Minnesota.. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Evangelical Church (Rockford or Moline, Illinois), to Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois or Midland (c/o Luther Academy) College, Fremont, Nebraska.
