James E Peterson Moline, Illinois Obituary

James E Peterson

<p>James E. Peterson, 78, of Moline, passed away, Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his home.</p> <p>Visitation will be from 11-1 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Esterdahl Mortuary &amp; Crematory, Ltd., Moline with services to follow.&nbsp; Entombment will be at Greenview Memorials Gardens Mausoleum, East Moline.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family.&nbsp; You&rsquo;re welcome to come in Cubs attire.&nbsp;</p> <p>James was born on September 25, 1942, in Moline, the son of Fred and Vernice (Forsyth) Peterson.&nbsp; He married Nancy Moyer on February 22, 1961, and have been married for 60 years.&nbsp; James retired as a car loader at Case IH, and he worked for QC Auto Auction and East Moline Speedway.&nbsp; He was a member of New Windsor Presbyterian and attended Homewood Church in Moline.&nbsp; He enjoyed racing, softball and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.</p> <p>Survivors include his wife, Nancy; children, Traci (Kelley Little) Peterson, Jim (Jill) Peterson Jr; grandchildren, Jessica, Kyle, Crystal, Nolan, and Bailey; siblings, Pete Peterson, Max (Jean) Peterson, Jane Fontenoy, Nancy Smith, &amp; Mike (Deb) Peterson.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Carol; brothers-in-law, Ron Smith, and Al Fontenoy.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Memories may be shared online by visiting the tribute wall.</p>
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Nan Oberg Swanson
September 9, 2021
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September 9, 2021
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