Tears streamed down our face when we saw you that way.
We loved you Grandpa, more and more everyday.
As our tears raced down our face;
We knew you'd soon be in a better place.
Our love will follow you wherever you go.
Although we feel sorrow and hate.
You can't fight fate.
You told us everything as time passed by and by.
We never wanted you to die.
We did a lot together throughout the years.
It's time to wipe away our tears.
We want you to know;
We will never let you go.
We love you,
We know you loved us too.
Our hearts will always be with you.
Say a pray for us, as you watch down on us.
Now it's time to say goodbye.
Until we see you again someday when we die.

We love you and will miss you Grandpa!

Janel (Peterson) Strenke

Melvin Peterson, Jr. was born on February 11, 1928, in St. Croix Falls, WI, son of Melvin and Mary (Lindemann) Peterson. He was baptized at Sand Lake Lutheran Church and later moved with his family to Barronette, WI, eventually settling in Deer Park and graduated from Amery High School in 1946.

After graduation, he worked various jobs and traveled around the United States for the next few years before he was married to Beverly Hiam on March 26, 1951. Together they had four children, Tracy, Bonnie, Dan and Tim.

Jake worked as a supervisor at Doboy Press in New Richmond, WI until 1968 when he had to retire due to a disability from degenerative arthritis.

In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and raised flowers and vegetables. Jake was also a very spiritual person who loved reading scripture and studying religion and philosophy. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.