Michael Petersen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Michael Petersen of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 84, on September 5, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Petersen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vinton Petersen and Marjorie Petersen (Smith); his wives, Bernadine Dehne and Diane; his son Jeff Petersen; his grandsons, Trevor Stricklin and Joshua Petersen; his brother-in-law Dr. John Goswitz; and his stepson-in-law Robert Buxbaum.
He is survived by: his children, Tim Petersen (Michelle) and Lisa Stricklin; his stepchildren, Valerie Buxbaum and Darren Wheelock; his grandchildren, Tristan Petersen, Courtney Domine (Sam), Wendy Stricklin, Ashley Mrotek (Joe) and Heather Nixon (Robert); his great grandchildren, Gavan, Brayden, Sophia Mrotek, Jonah Domine and Brittany Nixon; and his siblings, Kay Goswitz, Ken Petersen (Mary), Keith Petersen (Brenda) and Chris Petersen (Patrice). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Mike's name.
