John William Peterson's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Painesville, Ohio

John William Peterson

September 5, 1948 - February 4, 2026 (77 years old)

Painesville, Ohio

John William Peterson's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Painesville, Ohio

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John William Peterson

September 5, 1948 - February 4, 2026 (77 years old)

Painesville, Ohio

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John William Peterson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John William Peterson (Painesville, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 77, on February 4, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John William Peterson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack and Dorothy; his wife Lora Peterson; his daughter Lisa Schostek; his granddaughter Dorothy; and his sister Jackie Geizer.

He is survived by: his children, Michael Rigo (Donna), Suzanne Muro (Paul), Karl Rigo (Heather), John Peterson, Jr. (Heather) and Jennifer Peterson; his siblings, James Peterson (Pauline), Joseph Peterson (Marge), Darlene Harvey (Rick) and Kathy Davis (Dave); his grandchildren, Malorie, Stephen, Matthew, Emily, Sara, Cory, Karl, Kelsey, Kayla, Kaeden, Mercedes, Caitlin, Emerald, John III, Joseph, Jordan, Savannah, David, Logan, Penelope, Xavier, Cameron and Sebastian; his great grandchildren, Lisette, Elaina, Lianm, Levi, Raven, Hudson, Weston, Ava, Matthew, Kyland, Amelia, Daylen, Nathaniel and Madeline; and his son-in-law Dan Schostek. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Fri

Feb 06

Visitation

Johnson Funeral Home
368 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

Thu

Feb 19

Celebration of life

Concord Community Center
7671 Auburn Rd, Painesville, OH 44077

Fri

Feb 20

Visitation

St. Mary Catholic Church
242 N State St, Painesville, OH 44077

Fri

Feb 20

Funeral Mass

St. Mary Catholic Church
242 N State St, Painesville, OH 44077

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