Robert H. Petersen 1946-2022

Bob served his country in the Air Force for three-and-a-half years, based at RAF Chicksands in England. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor of science degree in industrial management and later furthered his education with a Master of Science degree from Kettering University.

Bob was employed by General Motors Lordstown for 28 years. As a senior engineer, he supervised body shop, car track systems, industrial robots, and the chassis and trim departments.

Bob was a devoted family man and honored his Christian faith in the way that he lived. He went on several Habitat for Humanity trips in Maryland and was instrumental in starting a theater ministry at church, where he did sound and lighting for the shows.

Bob enjoyed traveling and recently drove across country to Utah. He and his wife celebrated their 52nd anniversary with a trip to Alaska this August.

He was a member of Girard First Baptist Church. Bob was a man of many talents and interests, with specialties in computers, photography, sound and video, woodworking and home renovation. This past spring, he led the project to renovate a Sunday school room into a beautiful new office for his pastor.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Louise Michalec Petersen, whom he married Aug. 29, 1970; his children, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Petersen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Lynley (Ken) Solt of Hellertown, Pa.; brother, Rolf (Kathy) Petersen of Hyde Park, N.Y.; and granddaughter, Adeline.

Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 19, 20222, at First Baptist Church of Girard, where family and friends may gather from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to either Girard First Baptist Church or Emmanuel Community Care Center in Girard.

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