He leaves behind wife, Karen, brother Stan (Cheryl McMillen) Peterson and 2 sisters. Children, Sarah Holst, Jerry Peterson, April Lupien, Amberly Peterson, Timothy Benson, and Christina (Curtis) Hinman. 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Was predeceased by mother, Mildred Gates.
At a later date, the family is planning “one heck of a John party.”
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