Obituary of Richard PETERSEN

Richard William Petersen passed away at his home in Lake Havasu City on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 9, 1935 to Richard and Agnes (Redding) Petersen. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy, enlisting on March 5, 1956 and was honorably discharged on March 11, 1958. After his military service, Richard entered the printing business and became owner of a printing supply business. He was an avid ham radio operator, talking with people all over the world and he enjoyed metal detecting along with his wife Lucille. Richard and Lucille made Lake Havasu City their home ten years ago, moving from Schiller Park, IL. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lucille; his son John Richard Petersen; daughter, Tracy Marie Petersen; brothers, Ken Petersen, Jim Petersen, Art Petersen, Pat Petersen and Ron Petersen; sisters, Audrey Salzbrunn, Dorothy Perek and Joan Adamson and two grandchildren, Brian Rogers and Bridget Rogers. He was preceded in death by his sister Linda Petersen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM during the visitation. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens with military honors performed by the American Legion Post 81 and VFW Post 9401. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.