William A. "Pete" Peterson, Sr.

William A. "Pete" Peterson Sr., 74, of Hot Springs entered into eternity with the Lord on September 27, 2010. He was born to William and Ruth Peterson on February 2, 1936 in Chicago. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, William A. Jr. and Duane Peterson, and sister, Barbara Saurer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Audrey Peterson; son, Dale Scot (Brenda) Peterson; daughters, Debra (Russell) Schoeneck, Dawn (Tracy) Staats, and Diane (Michael) Hankosky; grandchildren, Scot Peterson, Bobby (Beth) Rieman, Kris Rieman, Kevin Rieman, Joey Rieman, Angel (Jared) Pawley, Stephanie Hankosky, Mary Hankosky, Michael Hankosky and Russell Schoeneck; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Zakery, Camryn, Bradley, Kelsey, Landon and Bryke; sister, Gail (Ray) Krolczyk; brother-in-law, Roy Saurer; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Florence & Donald Cesario. As personally requested there will be no services in his honor, as he was gifted to the Department of Anatomy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Services. He will be greatly missed but forever be in the hearts of his family and countless friends. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.