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John Richard Peterson

June 28, 1942 - December 9, 2021

John will be laid to rest in Powers Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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John Richard Peterson, 79, of Sweet Home passed away Thursday in Lebanon. He was born in Myrtle Point to Edwin and Clara (Quilhaugh) Peterson.
John grew up in Powers and has lived in Sweet Home for 50 years. He worked as a cutter for Peterson Timber for 50 years. John also cut and sold firewood. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors.
John is survived by his brother Dan Peterson and his wife Lana of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and William.
John will be laid to rest in Powers Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com