Richard Dean "Rick" Peterson

Richard Dean “Rick” Peterson, 72, of Prairie du Chien, WI formerly of Boscobel, WI passed away at home on April 25th, 2025. Rick was born on July 9, 1952, in Boscobel, WI to Hollis and Lorraine (Ward) Peterson. He is survived by his wife Kerry (Eaton), children Sam (Danielle) and Molly, brother Bob (Mary) Peterson, and numerous friends and family.  

Rick was a loving husband, devoted father, and a truly special friend. Rick was a 1970 graduate from Boscobel High School and furthered his education at Upper Iowa University earning his bachelor’s degree in 1997. He spent his young adult years making friends while bartending at Manhattan, the Blackhawk, and the Treehouse. Later, he was employed by the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital as a Drug and Alcohol prevention educator with area youth. Some of Rick’s fondest memories came from taking groups of area high school students to the Lion’s Camp in Rosholt, WI. Rick was an avid golfer and enjoyed coaching the Prairie du Chien Boys’ and Girls’ High School golf teams. Rick enjoyed spending time with friends and family playing cards and telling stories.  Rick was never afraid to enter a door without knocking. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Randy, Sister-in-law Audrey, close cousins Gary and Jerry, as well as other family members.

A celebration of life for Rick will be held at the Prairie du Chien Country Club on Saturday May 24th from 4 to 7 PM. The family would like to thank the Crossing Rivers Hospice team for their comforting care. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Crossing Rivers Hospice.