Roger Ross Peterson, 57, of Deer Park, Wisconsin passed away Monday May 6, 2019 after a courageous battle from a long illness. Roger grew up on the family dairy farm in Deer Park and graduated from Amery High School in 1980. Roger was a two-way senior football tackle. He was given the Most Valuable Player award by his teammates and proved to be a formidable tackle. Roger proudly worked at Oxbo International Corporation, Clear Lake Wisconsin, for 32 years. He worked in service and assembly as an Assembly Technician. Survivors include his sister, Jacki Schupp (Wayne) of Amery, WI; brothers, Kerry Peterson (Marti) of Baldwin, WI; Chuck Peterson (Lorie) of Amery, WI; David Peterson of Deer Park, WI and Gloria Peterson of Taylors Falls, MN. Roger leaves behind a countless number of people who love him dearly including aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins along with numerous caring friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Lou (Setter) Peterson. Roger enjoyed many outdoor activities and "hanging out" at the cabin with his close friends. He was an avid sports fan and especially passionate about the Green Bay Packers and Brewers. There were many good times with friends at Flash's "Packer Garage Crew". The family greatly appreciated the excellent care and love provided by the Mayo 10th floor Liver Transplant staff during the last four months that Roger bravely fought the illness. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Amery, Wisconsin. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the service at the church.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial gift in memory of Roger Peterson may designate the liver transplant research at Mayo Clinic.  Gift can be mailed to:  Mayo Clinic Department of Development -  200 1st Street S.W.  Rochester, MN 55905