Robert "Bob" Jerome Peterson
Bob graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961 and attended St. Benedict's College, where he played sports. He served six years in the Army National Guard and later completed an agriculture course at Kansas State University. On September 11, 1965, Bob married Margaret Mees. Together, they raised four children.
Bob was a lifelong farmer and stockman. He was devoted to his family and especially enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their many activities, particularly sports. When he could no longer attend in person, he followed their games by listening from home.
Bob was active in his community, serving on the local Co-op Board of Directors, the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Committee, and the Pottawatomie County Zoning Board. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, served on the parish council, participated in Marriage Encounter preparation, and was a fourth-degree member of the St. Marys Knights of Columbus.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of the home; children, Beth (Doug) Eilert of Beloit, Kansas, Dana Peterson of Manhattan, and Wade Peterson of Kansas City, Missouri; cherished grandchildren Meg (Joe) Malone, Luke (Kate) Eilert, Mason Eilert, Elle (Grant) Ginther, Dominic Eilert, Kolbe Eilert, Zachary Pieschl, Gabe Pieschl, and Gavin (Makenna) Pieschl; four great-grandchildren; and siblings Dave (Mary Jean) Peterson, John (Roxie) Peterson, Mike (Linda) Peterson, Steve (Mary) Peterson, Dennis (Patricia) Peterson, Anne Bradford, Tom Peterson, Kathy (Alan) Hale, and Jean (Kevin) Gualtieri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter Jill, and brothers-in-law Kirk Bradford and Jim Mees.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego with Fr. Mike Peterson officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home after the visitation.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the "St. Bernard Catholic Church" or the "Muscular Dystrophy Association." Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice, and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, Kansas, 66547.
Funeral and cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial will be held at a later date.