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Michael N. Peterson, 69, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home following a short illness.
He was born on July 31, 1956, in Hancock a son of the late Nels and Elaine (Klemett) Peterson. Mike was raised in Painesdale and South Range. He was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class of 1974.
Following high school Mike moved to the Milwaukee area and began a career working with IUPAT Local #781 as a union drywaller, retiring after over 30 years at the age of 55.
On June 28, 2011, he was united in marriage to the former Cathy Podner. The couple had celebrated over 40 years together. In retirement, the couple relocated to his grandparents former dairy farm in Tapiola.
Mr. Peterson enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and working on the old dairy farm, cutting trees and various projects.
Surviving are:
His wife: Cathy of Tapiola
His sisters: Cindy Juntunen of Hancock and her children, Steve (Erin) Juntunen, Shantel (Andrew) Lorenz and Denny Spagnotti
Cheryl Peterson of Pelkie
Along with other nieces, nephews and cousins
A graveside service for Mike will be 2:00 pm Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range with Rev. Julie Belew to officiate. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family suggests memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Michael Peterson.
To view Michael’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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