Maynard John Peterson

Maynard “Pete” John Peterson, age 87, of Sebring, FL passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  He was born October 3, 1930 in Castle Rock, Minnesota to Peter John and Tilda (Johnson) Peterson.  He was a Building Contractor, served in the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL since 2014, coming from Ft. Myers, FL.

He is survived by his Son – Bruce Peterson (Carla) of Sebring, FL; Daughters – Patti Heacock (Austie) of Sebring, FL; Laurie Breton of Ft. Myers, FL; Step-Daughters – Ande Krell (Kevin) of Cape Coral, FL; Joan E Cursi of Ft. Myers, FL; Sister – Marian Bagwell of Douglasville, GA; Grandchildren – Sara Taylor (Christopher); Cody Peterson (Meaghen); Christina Peterson; Briana Breton; Joshua Cobb (Amy); Jaime Aultman (Shane); Tiffany Setzer (Shawn); Jared Collins; Great Grandchildren – Aaliyah; Colton; Chloe; Lexi; Nephew – Doug Peterson and many other Nieces and Nephews.  He is preceded in death by Wife – Eleanor “Bunny” Peterson and Brother – Lloyd Peterson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 1:00 PM with family receiving friends beginning at 12 noon at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park with interment following in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Highlands County Humane Society, 7321 Haywood Taylor Blvd., Sebring, FL 33876.