Robert Petersen

1948-2021

Robert Petersen (Pete, Bobby, Uncle Bobby), a self-proclaimed black sheep who always did the right thing by others, passed away at age 72, on Feb. 27, 2021. If he could have had his way, he would have been landing the biggest bass, wrangling cattle or riding his horses so he could go out with his cowboy hat and boots on, but the good Lord had other plans and he passed peacefully farmer and one of the hardest working men most people would have the good fortune to know.

He loved driving through the countryside in the latest pickup truck with a trailer tailing behind it. Drinking from his thermos of coffee and looking for a conversation with a hard-working farmer who would talk about cattle or the weather. Bob later sold the plant but continued Hollywood Livestock trucking and enjoyed spending time with his surviving loving partner, Patricia Lardie, on the Wisconsin River in Poynette.

He is survived by his daughters, Amy (Geoff) Hutchinson, Stoughton; Cyndi Petersen, Eau Claire; his son, Carlo Petersen, Wichita, Kan.; his granddaughter, Sanne; and grandson, Axlan.

He enjoyed spending time with all of his family including his siblings, Kaye (Richard) Kaye, Danny (Lynette) Petersen, Carla (Michael) Collins; his sister- in-law, Becky Petersen; and his nieces and nephews Jessica, Michael (Tracy), Steven (Malissa), Jamie (Scott), Wendy, Clint (Kelli), Candice (Jacob) and Crystal (Nathan), Lisa (Brad), Mandy (Clint), Luke and his beloved grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; as well as his brother, Jerry Petersen.

Robert did not wish to have a formal funeral and his children are honoring his wishes. The family will be placing a commemorative brick at the Stoughton Veteran’s Memorial. Condolences and cards may be sent c/o Amy Hutchinson, 3230 Old Stone Road, Stoughton, WI 53589. There will be a small military ceremony and a Family & Friends Gathering will be planned for later this spring in Stoughton.

at the Tomah VA Medical Center.

Robert was born April 4, 1948 in Madison to Carlo and Bernice (Hoveland) Petersen. He attended elementary schools in Rhinelander and Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School in 1966. He was an Airborne Soldier in Vietnam War from 1968-1969 and proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division B Company 426th S& S where he received a Purple Heart after being wounded. Upon returning home, he worked for Kleist Trucking in Hayward. Soon after, he moved to Medford, and started a family. In 1973 he was the first Tombstone Pizza Salesman and was awarded top salesman every year until leaving. In 1986 he moved to Stoughton and started Hollywood Dressed Beef Corp in Cottage Grove.

Bob loved spending time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting and chuckling over a cold beer at the end of the day. He was an avid horseman, hobby Paid Obituary 101815