Kenneth A. Peterson, Sr, age 78 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Musson. Loving father of Kim (Phil) Hantak, Kari Kunkes and Kenneth (Alice) Peterson Jr. Cherished grandfather of Joshua (April) Kunkes, Nickolas (Teresa) Kunkes, Heather Kunkes, Michael Hantak, Kate Bilotta, Alex (Mattie) Peterson, Joey Hantak, Randall Peterson, Tabitha Kunkes and Cameron Peterson. Adoring great grandfather of Kevin, Willow, Jonathan, Noah, Sebastian, River and Rose.
Kenneth retired as the Superintendent of Brookwood School District 167, he was a professor at Governors State University and a member of the National Boys Scouts of America. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation, Friday, December 1, 2017 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago rd. Steger, Illinois 60475 Funeral Service Saturday, December 2, 2017 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 2901 Western Ave. Park Forest, IL. 60466. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association act.alz.org or Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org. For more Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com.