Michael T. Peterson, 63, Middleton, died Saturday, July 28, 2012 in Agrace Hospice.

Michael was born to James O. Peterson and Mary Ruth (McDonald) Peterson September 12, 1948.

He is survived by his parents; his beloved wife Jane; brothers, Mark (Marla), Steve (Jackie), Don, and Dan; sisters, Sara (Jim) Dalsin, Jenni (Owen) Stoughton, and Ellen Peterson; twenty-five nieces and nephews; and many, many good friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Annie (Moran) McDonald and Ole and Loretta (Leary) Peterson; and his niece, Grace Randall.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, in Middleton, Saturday, August 11 at 11 a.m. Visitation, at St. Bernard’s, will begin at 9:30 a.m. No flowers, please. Following Mass, family and friends will gather at the Mid Town Pub in Middleton.

Michael was a wonderfully wise, witty, gracious, and loving man. We were blessed.

The Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care is assisting the family.