Charles P. Peterson

Charles P. Peterson Jr., 57, of Beecher, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Loyola Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1966, in Chicago Heights, the son of Charles and Bobbie (Hacko) Peterson. Charles was raised on the family farm in rural Beecher, attended Beecher schools, and graduated from Beecher High School. He was proud of his swine that he showed at the Will County fair. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local 597, where he worked for various contractors throughout his career, and worked on the family farm. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting with his family, both in Illinois and Wyoming. He also enjoyed playing with his two children on the farm and at the Goodenow Forest Preserve. He is survived by his daughter, Charlise Piper Peterson; son, Charles Preston Peterson the 3rd; brothers, Thomas, John, and Edward Peterson; cousin, Tommy (Judy) Daley; sister in-law, Teresa Peterson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bobbie Peterson. Visitation will be held at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. A funeral service will held the following day starting at 10AM. Interment will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery in Beecher. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.