Obituary of Kenneth E Peterson

                Mr. Kenneth E. Peterson, 52, of Tidioute, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence.

                He was born in Titusville on June 24, 1967 to Laura May Rice Peterson and the late Clyde Peterson, Jr.

                Ken graduated from Titusville High School, class of 1985.

                He was previously employed at Prenatt Manufacturing, and currently at Ellwood National Crankshaft in Irvine as a polisher.

                Ken was a lifetime member, volunteer, and EMT with the Tidioute and Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Departments.

                Ken and Kathy rescued various animals and currently have thirty-four rescued friends. They also were participants in the “Adopt a Highway” program for over twenty years.

                He enjoyed kayaking, which was the only way to get him away from working.  He also enjoyed four wheeling and taking long car rides to site see.  He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. 

                Ken was a hard worker and would always be there for anyone who needed a hand.

                He is survived by his loving companion of thirty years, Kathy Morrison of Tidioute; mother, Laura Peterson of Titusville; a sister, Heather Nesbitt of Espyville; a brother, Michael D. Peterson of Erie; seven nieces and nephews, Brianna Peterson, Jennifer Nicklin, Christian Peterson, Jamie Anderson, Rick, Keith, and Kris Greeley; a mother in law, Nellie Miller of Tidioute; a sister in law, Kim Greeley and husband Jim of Tidioute; numerous great nieces and nephews; an aunt, Letta Marsh of Tidioute; special pets, Riley, Kendall, Kelsey, Macy, and Peaches; and a special thank you to dear friends Jimmy “Cheech” Konkle, Clark Harris, Caleb Moore, and Paul Morris.

                A memorial service will be held on October 19, 2019 at 1 PM at Swedish Union Church, Swede Rd., Tidioute, PA 16351.  A gathering for friends and family to follow service will be held at Allegheny Bible Church, 45 Hill Dr., Tidioute, PA 16351.

                An additional memorial service will be held on November 2, 2019 from 1 to 4 PM at the Church of Christ, 221 W. Main St., Titusville, PA 16354.  A dinner will follow the service for friends and family at the Grand Valley Fire Hall, Main St., Grand Valley, PA 16420.

                Inurnment will be in Triumph-Swedish Union Cemetery.

                Memorial contributions can be made to the Tidioute VFD, 228 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16351, Grand Valley VFD, Main St., Grand Valley, PA 16420, or to the Paws Along the River Humane Society,  212 Elm St., Warren, PA 16365.