Frank Richard Peterson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Frank Richard Peterson in Mesa AZ on May 21, 2026.

Born Jan 4, 1940 in Elkhart, Indiana to Chester and Treva Peterson. Frank graduated from Elkhart High School in 1958 and graduated Purdue University in 1962 with an Associates Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology.

Frank also served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal (E-4) MP from 1963-1965 with an honorable discharge.

Frank pursued a career working in aircraft maintenance at Western Airlines and Douglas Aircraft

Frank is survived by his step children Rhonda (Dave), Toni (Mike), Ron (Jane), Rob (Cha), his grandchildren Josh, Christina, Sarah, James, Allie, Cooper and Audrey and great-grandchildren Landon, Aidan, Brooklyn, Peyton, Owen and Cameron.

Frank will be greatly missed.