Robert Petersen
Robert passed away at home on March 29, 2022.
He was born June 30, 1939, the son of Louis and Klea “Lorena” Petersen in Pocatello, Idaho. He married JoAnn Schmidinger on December 26, 1970 in Pocatello.
Robert graduated from the South Dakota School of mines with a master’s in physics. He taught physics at Shoreline Community College and later became a Dean of Science.
Robert enjoyed home improvement projects and tinkering in his workshop. Robert was an avid reader with many interests. Geology was one of his greater interests. He also took a photography class with his son.
Robert is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn, brother William, and son James. He is survived by his son Gregory Petersen and his daughter Jennifer (Bradley) Will.
A Funeral Mass will be held 11:30am on Friday, April 8, 2022, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Shoreline with a Rosary at 11am. Burial will be at Holyrood Cemetery on Monday, April 11 at 11:00.
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Mr. Petersen was my Math 101 (Basic Algebra) teacher in the 1970s at Shoreline CC. His teaching was absolutely professional and superb. His remarks were witty, entertaining and made coming to class each morning (@7:30 AM!) a joy. He would often incorporate fascinating tidbits about science and physics into his talks and demonstrations at the blackboard. Unfortunately, I was not a great math student but he was one of the best math teachers I ever encountered. May his family feel surrounded by care and comfort as they mourn his passing.