Joseph E. Peterson, 68

Joseph E. Peterson, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.

A graduate from Roberts High School in Roberts, Wis., he went on to own and operate his own exteriors business, J.P. Exteriors.

He is preceded in death by his son, Christopher; and his parents, Vernon and Esther Peterson.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, Sam (Mary) Burr; Cyndy (Owen) Heschke; Steve Burr (Nancy); Edward (Marie) Peterson; Scott Burr; Julie Morgan (Tony); Rick (Lynn) Peterson; Kellie Peterson (Richard); 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy (Ken) Lashley; Sandy (Tom) Gaustad; Nancy Larson; brothers, Bill (Colleen) Peterson; and Jim (Barb) Peterson; many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation is Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 4-8 p.m. at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St. Hastings, and one hour prior to service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements -- www.wisefamilyfh.com.

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