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Fredric K. Peterson

May 15, 1942 — August 11, 2015

Fredric K. Peterson, 73, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Born to K.C. and Doris (Johnson) Peterson on May 15, 1942, 4 lbs, 4 oz. He attended Rockford Schools, graduated from East High, “Class of 1960” and attended Bethel College, Rockford College and Rock Valley College, majoring in Sociology. In 1963, Fredric attended the Baptist World Alliance Youth Convention in Beirut, Lebanon. He married Janice Carlson on August 8, 1964 in Muskegon, Michigan; he lost his wonderful wife in March 2011. Fredric was employed by Barber-Colman Company for 47 years until retirement, as well as part-time selling paint at Sears for 38 years. Later, he worked part time at Bible Book Center. Fredric had a real love for young people. He worked at Camp Rotary, Camp Hickory and then as Park Recreation Director in 1962. He was a Music Director for Youth for Christ and a volunteer at Young Life; he was also a Tour Director for the “Reflections Youth Choir” for a number of years traveling through 17 states during his time there. Fredric was Director of Encouragement at Jefferson High School for 13 years and for 2 years at Flinn Middle School. He also served as Class Advisor at Jefferson for the Class of 1994. He ran a Confident Kids program at Temple Baptist Church, which was a program for kids who had to deal with divorce. Fredric served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Worker at Temple Baptist Church; he also enjoyed trips with Temple Baptist Seniors. He loved to study US History and enjoyed family vacations for Big Round Lake, Hayward, Wisconsin. The Peterson Family would like to give Heartland Hospice a special thank you to those who loved and cared for Fredric.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Karin Riggle; sister, Cookie (Roger) Carlson; grandsons, Keith, Aaron and Cole; his Illinois and Michigan families and many wonderful relatives and friends, including many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Patterson officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, Flinn Middle School PTO, Heartland Hospice or to the family. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, assisted the family. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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