Jody Jay Peterson

Jody Jay Peterson, "J.J." Jody "J.J." Peterson, of Saukville, formerly of Port Washington, found peace in eternal life on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the age of 50 years. Jody was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1961, son of Dr. Robert Peterson and Ruthann Palen Peterson. Jody attended school at Northern Ozaukee, graduating in 1980. He continued his education at Northland College, MATC and Lakeshore Technical College, with a degree in Equine Management. Jody was self-employed as a handyman. He was a member of the Wasaukee Horsemen, St. Simon the Fisherman Episcopal Church and the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust. Jody's hobbies included gardening, blowing bubbles, photography, hunting, fishing and riding horses. He is survived by his daughter Jaynee (Cary Kelnhofer) Peterson of Port Washington, his mother Ruthann Peterson of Saukville and his brother Scott (Kim) Peterson of Adell. J.J. is further survived by his granddaughter Ryann Wolff, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father Dr. Robert H. Peterson and his brother Robert B. Peterson. The family will receive visitors on Monday May 21st from 1-2 PM, at St. Simon the Fis...[more]

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man Episcopal Church 3448 Green Bay Rd., Port Washington, followed at 2 PM by a memorial service and reception. Father Julian Hills will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com