Frederick Stephen Petersen Jr.

Frederick Stephen Petersen Jr. “Big Daddy” to his grandchildren, and many others that loved him. passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer.

Fred was born on July 26, 1963, in Miami, Florida. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Petersen, children Frederick Stephen Petersen III, Daughter-in-Law Bradley Petersen, Emily Petersen, Lacey Fallin, Lance Fallin and Daughter-in-Law Karalyn Fallin, Lindsey Fallin Groomes, Son-in-Law Cody Groomes, and Landon Fallin, Grandchildren, Conner Wyatt Fallin, Huck Petersen, Isla Petersen and Palmer Kate Groomes. As well as his father Frederick Stephen Petersen Sr. and wife Patricia Pertersen, Bobbie Petersen Wenburg, siblings Debbie Petersen Percival, Kim Petersen Nelson and husband Chuck Nelson, Cheryl Petersen Buchanan and husband Lem Buchanan, Daryl Pertersen and wife Angela, Robert Gonzalez along with the many adored nieces, nephews, cousins and bonus children Parker Crawford and Chelsea Crawford Crane. He is preceded in death by his mother Judy P. Anton.

Fred treasured the moments spent with all his family and friends; he enjoyed a love hate relationship with the game of golf. He loved nature, whether it was tearing up the countryside in his RZR or a simple hike in “God’s country” as he called it. Fred’s passion was his love for building, be it a small repair or a total remodel he was up for the challenge. He took that challenge a step further by sharing his knowledge and teaching anyone that was willing to learn. Let us all honor Fred, with a cheer to you all, cause we all know it is “5 o’clock somewhere” he will forever be our captain and “Big Daddy”.

A ceremony honoring Fred and his service to our country will take place on October 18, 2022, at 1 PM. This will take place at the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN. 1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404.