Loving Husband and Son; Gifted Musician
Kevin Robert Petersen, 49 of Rockford died at 4:36 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at his residence. Born on December 6, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI. Son of Jerry and Doris (Grau) Petersen. Kevin graduated from Brookfield East High School in Wisconsin. He obtained his Bachelor Degree from UW –Madison. While attending graduate school, at UW-Milwaukee he met his future wife, Sandra Stephens. They were united in marriage on August 31, 1985 in Milwaukee. Kevin was employed at the Greater Rockford Airport as an Air Traffic Controller. After obtaining his pilot's license, he shared his joy of flying with his family and friends by taking them on trips around the Midwest. He was a member of both the Blackhawk Flying Club and NATCA Union. Kevin was an extremely talented musician; he played with many local bands, and arranged and composed his own music. He opened his own home recording studio called Kevin's Recording & Audio Production Studio, or "K.R.A.P." He was a skilled trombone and keyboard player and greatly enjoyed sharing his gift of music with all who knew him. Survived by his loving wife, Sandy; father, Jerry (Mary) Petersen of St. Louis, MO; mother, Doris (Grau) Petersen of Brookfield, WI; brother, David Petersen of St. Louis, MO; nephew, Michael Hart of Tallahassee, FL; step-father-in-law, Brano Treskon, of New Port Richey, FL; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Alan) Grimes) of Sarasota, FL; friends from the Clutch Cargo Band, and the Moonlight Jazz Orchestra; and many other friends whose lives he touched. Predeceased by his grandparents.

A celebration of Kevin's life will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 11 am at Heartland Community Church, 1280 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, Pastor Gordy Smith, will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9 am until the time of the service. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kevin's family. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information please visit graceFH.com.