Edward “Ed” Peterson Jr., 86, of Hobart, formerly of Munster and Hammond, passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Ed graduated from Marshall High School in Chicago, IL and went on to earn a degree in Industrial Engineering from University of IL- Champaign. He proudly served our nation as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. Ed truly loved his family and spending time with those he loved.

He is survived by his adoring wife of 58 years; Lynne S. Peterson (nee Buckner), Children; Jennifer (Paul) Holsclaw, and Jessica (Dennis) Michiels, Grandchildren; Matthew Holsclaw and Marie Michiels, and Brother; Robert Peterson, and Sister-in-law; Joanne Jacobs.

Preceded in death by his parents; Edward N. Peterson Sr. and Helen M. Peterson (nee Coston), and a Grandson; Andrew Michiels.

A Funeral Service in Ed’s honor will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 900 Luther Drive, Hobart, IN 46342 on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 12:00pm, with a luncheon to follow around 1:00 pm in the adjacent fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made either to Trinity Lutheran Church of Hobart, IN, or an advocacy group that is very dear to the family’s hearts; NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness; NAMI PO Box 49104 Baltimore, MD 21297.