Steven Howard Peterson

Steven Howard Peterson, age 68, of rural La Farge, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1957, at an Air Force Base in Arizona to the late Roger and Barbara (Woods) Peterson. Steve was a true jack of all trades and a hard worker. He worked on the railroad for many years until he retired when he turned 60. He worked at S & S Cycle, Organic Valley and Rockwell Automation. He married Sandy Fox in 2005. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Steve loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed chasing the grandchildren around. He loved riding his motorcycle and was a founding member of Society Sons of Soldiers Grove. He enjoyed watching the Packers and texting back and forth with his son, Matthew Peterson. He was also a great artist.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy Peterson; his son, Matthew Peterson; his stepchildren, Jason (Tina) Gudwer, Jennifer (Nathan) Meseberg, and Jamie Deaver; his grandchildren, Tiffany, Josiah, Jaxson, Wyatt, Luka, Aliyah, and Eliana; his siblings, Jacqueline (Sean) Susan Cranley, Jana (Greg) Boswell (Peterson); brother and sisters-in-law, Linda, Kathy, Mary, Gwen, and Mike; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends; and his best friend, Tony Morales.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Clarence and Millie Peterson; and his uncle Pete.

A Celebration of Steve’s Life will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Twisted Raven in La Farge. A private burial will take place at Bear Creek Cemetery, La Farge. 

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Steve's family.

203 N. State St.

La Farge, WI 54639

608-625-4244