James Larry Peterson
September 01, 1945 - January 22, 2017
Obituary
LODI-James Larry Peterson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the rehab at Good Samaritan Society Lodi. He was born on September 1, 1945, the son of Lawrence and Eunice (Thompson) Peterson, Fairview, Wisconsin.
Jim graduated high school in Richland Center. Jim and his wife Mary were united in marriage on March 23, 1973 in Lodi, Wisconsin. In 1964 Jim purchased the Lodi Locker Market and during the next 25 years he expanded the business and developed new products. Jim sold the Locker Market in 1989 and accepted a position in sales and technical service with Alkar-Rapid Pak Inc. The American Association of Meat Processors honored Jim as its 4th inductee into the Association of Cured Meats Hall of Fame in 1997 and with its highest honor, The Outstanding Service Award in 2006. Jim was known as "The Sausage King". Jim was in the Army and active in the Lodi American Legion Post #216. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Lodi. He was a Badger Booster, a hunter and collected antique fishing lures.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Megan (fiancé Joe); sister, Connie and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and his mother and father.Funeral Services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 Pleasant St., Lodi, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2017 with Pastor Mike Lee presiding. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main St., Lodi from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 and again on Sunday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church in Lodi or the Lodi American Legion Post #216. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 28, 2017 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Lodi • 157 South Main Street, P.O. Box 17, Lodi, WI 53555
Visitation
Sun Jan 29, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
Service
Sun Jan 29, 2017 @ 3:00 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
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Memories
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Laurie Jacobson
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Dearest Megan,
My heart breaks for you in the loss of your father. Jim was one of the finest men I have ever met, truly a blessing to many. May God give you peace in this sad time in your life.
Fondly,
Laurie Jacobson
JL
Julie Lorentz
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We extend our deepest sympathy; the Minnesota Association of Meat Processors.
RS
Rhonda Smith
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Deepest Sympathies to your family. Our family LOVED going to the Lodi Locker Market.
MJ
Marty Juel
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A high school classmate and a member of the school's golf team, Pete was a great friend of mine during and after our graduation. We kept in touch and stopped a few times in Lodi to visit him and his father at the market. Recently we only got together for high school reunions and a few times in Madison on our way to LaCrosse. I have numerous memories of Jim, Connie and his folks. I share your grief and am blessed to have known Pete and shared such as short period of time we had together.
DM
Doug Meyer
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My most sincere condolences on the passing of an old friend and high school classmate, RCHS Class of 1963. Jim was a close friend, golfing partner, and someone who I spent many enjoyable, and sometimes exciting times with. He will be missed by all of us who knew him and enjoyed his presence.
MA
Mike Anderson
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I worked with Jim at Alkar for many years. He would start my day out with sharing a cup of coffee with me and his partner Ted. That was always the best way to start my day. He was a friend and I will miss him very much. The world is a much better place because he was here.