Richard "Ole" H. Peterson age 86 of Genoa City, WI. died October 17, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center of Burlington.   He was born in Kenosha, WI. on July 17, 1933.  The son of the late Herbert and Vera (Frank) Peterson.   On June 4, 1954 in Harvard, IL. he was united in marriage to Betty Lou "Patsy" Vermett.   He worked for many years at Watlow Gordon in Richmond, IL.  He also served in the United States Army.  During his life he enjoyed spending time at the Wilmot Raceway and going up north to his cabin in Island Lake, WI.

Richard is survived by his wife Patsy.  Father of Roger (Lisa) Peterson and Pamela Hill.   Grandfather of Nicole Hill, Brandon Hill, Aaron Peterson and Steffani Halvorsen.   He was preceded in death by his son Richard W. Peterson and two brothers Leroy Peterson and Harlen Peterson.

Graveside services will be held on Monday October 21, 2019 at 1:00PM at Wilmot Cemetery.   Online condolences Haaselockwoodfhs.com.  The Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home is assisting the family.