Leonard H. Peterson

Leonard Haley Peterson, 67, passed away on May 5, 2007, in Lodi, Wis., after a two-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Lenny was born to Dora Mae and Haley Peterson on Aug. 30, 1939 in Tacoma, Wash. He served as a jet mechanic in the U.S. Air Force, a pumpman on oil tankers in the Merchant Marine, and a cement truck driver in Santa Rosa, Calif., Cottage Grove, Ore., and in Fairbanks from 1989-2001.

Lenny loved people and cherished all those he knew. He loved restoring and driving antique cars and his Harley. He loved his trees, yard, cats and dogs.

Lenny was preceded in death by his parents, Haley and Dora.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Wojtalewicz Peterson; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Jeremy Delich of Normandy Park, Wash., and Christine Peterson Schwab and Jason Schwab of Federal Way, Wash.; grandchildren, Graysen and Annie Delich; stepchildren, Jackie and Mike Sill of Lodi, Wis., Brad Schmauss and his partner Kym Bartlett of London and Ben and Christy Schmauss of Las Vegas; step-grandchildren, Cassidy Sill and Ruby Schmauss; and brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Debbie Peterson of Maryville, Mont.

Condolences may be sent to Julie Wojtalewicz Peterson, N2860 Trevor Ridge Road, No. 12, Lodi, WI 53555.