Gregory G. Peterson

Gregory G. Peterson, 75, of Moline, Illinois, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at home.

Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, at Rock Island National Cemetery, where the Moline American Legion Post #246 will present military honors. Those wishing to attend should meet in the parking lot at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m. A gathering to celebrate Greg’s life will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, at Friend’s Circle Club, 701 18th Avenue, Moline, adults only after 3:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Greg’s memory.

Gregory Glenn Peterson was born December 1, 1948, in Moline, the son of Glenn and Zoe Ellen (Tindall) Peterson. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and married Ellen “Theresa” DeMink on July 9, 2011, in Moline, Illinois. 

He worked at John Deere for 47 years, retiring in 2015. He enjoyed golfing, especially at the yearly Illinois Moose Association golf tournament with “his boys”. He also loved spending time with his family and vacationing with Theresa in Clearwater.

Greg is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa Peterson; three children, Scott (Ann) Peterson of Rock Island, Blair (Chris Draper) Peterson of New York, and Kerrie (Richard) McGlaughlin of Moline; two step-sons, Thomas Timmerman of Moline, and Jonathan (Tabitha) Timmerman of Geneseo; grandchildren, Danny (Ashley) Witt, Katrina Witt, and Michael (Brittany Snyder) Witt, and Cora and Kenna Timmerman; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Dr. Donna (Larry) Forbes of Duluth, Minnesota; and two nieces, Jennifer Cline and Megan Forbes.

The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.