Wayne Chris Peterson

Wayne Chris Peterson, age 74, died at home on December 7th, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ.

Wayne Chris Peterson was born November 28th, 1950, to Orrin Peterson and Genevieve (Maier) Peterson in Moorhead, MN. He lived with his family on a farm outside of Rothsay, MN where he attended a one room schoolhouse with his brother and sister. They walked about 1 ¼ miles uphill both ways. It was an active time of seeing and spending time with relatives.

When he was 10 years old the family moved to the big city of Bloomington, MN. He enjoyed growing up there. One of his biggest memories was having a paper route and all the stories that went with it. He delivered 120 papers every day, 7 days a week. 

He graduated from Lincoln High School in Bloomington in 1968. Wayne was a child of the 60’s. He even went to Woodstock. He worked many different types of jobs. He also owned and totaled many different cars. 

In 1972, he married Cynthia Harrison. They made their home in Bloomington, MN where they welcomed their two children, Damon and Karess.

In 1989, he married Susan Massop. They lived in Bloomington and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1993 where they welcomed their youngest son, Connor, who was born in 1998. They have lived in Ahwatukee ever since. 

Wayne was active in his church, Corpus Christi, the St. Vincent de Paul ministry, and the Knights of Columbus. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Larry Peterson, sister Carol Clifford, and her husband Sidney Clifford. He is survived by his wife Susan, his three children Damon Peterson (Sandy), Karess (Stephen) Checkley, Connor Peterson, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his sister Wendy Peterson (Paul Blesi), and his sister-in-law Nancy Peterson.

A Memorial Mass will be held on January 10th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 East Knox Road, Phoenix, Arizona. There will be a Rosary held at 9:30 AM before the Memorial Mass. Reception will follow the Memorial Mass at the church as well. 

In lieu of remembrance, please send donations to:

 Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council #10062

 3550 E. Knox Road, Phoenix AZ, 85044