Scott Alfred Petersen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Scott Alfred Petersen of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, born in Fort Benning, Georgia, who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Colonel Darwin Alfred Petersen; his father-in-law Eugene Shreve; and his brother-in-law Randy Shreve. He is survived by: his pets, Firehouse, Tippie, Arkie, Bella, Charlie and Bells; his wife Linda; his mother Rosemary; his sisters, Jacque (Janet) and Kim (Jeff); his nephew Nicholas; and his nieces, Stephanie and Christina. He is also survived by friends, colleagues, and animals.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, honoring Scott's lifelong devotion to animals in need, please see link below Scott's family has entrusted his care to Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. Donate to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) in Memory of Scott Petersen Help donate to a community fund created by the family Donate Now (https://www.tmcfunding.com).