| Graduation Year | Class of 1990 |
| Date of Birth | Sep 03, 1970 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 17, 2026 |
| About | https://www.wagnercares.com/obituary/Eric-Peterson |
| Events | Eric Peterson Obituary Eric Victor Peterson, 56, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 3, 1970 in Dowagiac the second of two children born to Harold and Marcella Peterson. He married Dawn Eversoll on February 1, 2000 in the First Christian Church in Dowagiac. Eric’s family and friends were his world; he had a huge heart and made sure those around him were taken care of. His love was never in doubt. Members of his Renaissance community are encouraged to wear garb. Eric will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Dawn Peterson; three sons, Michael (Danielle) Downey, Dusten (Maddie) Downey, and Zach Downey; two daughters, Lillian Peterson and Maren Peterson; four grandchildren, Zapheria Downey, Astrid Downey, Emma Selene Downey, and Sarah Louella Downey; one sister, Glenna Newton; and one aunt, Ruth Pickens. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Levi Lewis Downey. Family and friends will gather Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 11:00 until time of service at 12:00 noon in Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com. |
