Robert Alfred Petersen Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 21, 2023, at the age of 96, Robert Alfred Petersen of Elkhart, Indiana, born in Clinton, Iowa passed away. 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, Alfred H. Petersen and Josephine Petersen (Quinn); his wife Rosemary V. Ryan; and his children, Douglas A. Petersen and Mary Ann Petersen.

He is survived by: his sons, Michael (Margaret) of Elkhart, David of Elkhart and Steven of Elkhart; his grandchildren, Lisa R. Mueller (John) of Westfield, IN, Laura R. Serge (Frank) of Riverside, IL, Matthew W. Petersen (Veronica) of Indianapolis, IN, Ryan Q. Petersen of Fishers, IN and Katherine L. Gilbert (Brett) of Chicago, IL; and his great grandchildren, Jenna Rose, Zachary, Joseph Mueller, Jackson, Lia Serge, Luke, Kensley Petersen, Sage Gilbert and Emily Harvey.

If so desired, preferred memorial are to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1405 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 or the Elkhart County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2932, Elkhart, IN 46515.