Gary "Pete" Lynn Peterson

Gary “Pete” Peterson , 66, of Rome City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence following extended health problems. His death was unexpected.

Pete was born on May 2, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Cal M. Peterson and the late Magdelene (Hilgeman) Peterson.

Pete was a graduate of New Haven High School in 1970 and worked construction.

He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, NRA, Rome City American Legion Post #381, and Pheasants Forever.

Gary had a passion for the outdoors. His hobbies consisted of any activities that involved fishing, trapping and especially hunting. He knew everything about wildlife and loved watching his Martins and feeding his hummingbirds. He traveled no where unless his dog “Bella” could go with him. They were inseparable.

Survivors include his partner, Becky Severe of Hudson, IN; sister, JoAnn (Rick) Dommer of New Haven, IN; brother, Cal Alan (Renate) Peterson of Fort Wayne, IN; niece, Christina (Harlan) Chapman of Huntington, IN; three nephews, Matthew (Cathie) Peterson of Craigville, IN, Joshua (Cortney) Dommer of New Haven, IN and Zachary (Tasha) Dommer of New Haven, IN.

Per Pete’s request cremation was held and services were private.