Vernon W. Petersen age 87, passed away peacefully at All Saints Medical Center Sunday June 4, 2006.
He was born in Racine on November 28, 1918 to James and Anna Petersen and was a lifetime resident.
Vern spent most of his life in the automobile business until retiring in 1980.
He is survived by his wife Marcella of 66 years; two sons Gary (Kathleen) of Fountain Hills AZ, and David (Candace) of Racine; daughter Julie Ann of Scottsdale AZ; three grandsons Mark of Minneapolis MN, Christopher of Racine WI, and Scott of Chicago IL.
His parents, three brothers, and five sisters preceded him in death.
Upon Vern?s request, cremation will take place and there will be no services.