God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference. Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army at 24 Faye Avenue, St. Charles Missouri 63301, or at any Baue Funeral Home location. John A. Peterson was born on June 18, 1914 in Rockford Illinois to Arthur and Amanda Peterson. His loving parents preceded him in death. Mr. Peterson was a member of the Harmony Singing Society of Rockford Illinois. He is survived by his daughter, Penny Durban (Charles) of Chesterfield Missouri, his son, Kevin Peterson (Linda) of Madison Wisconsin, and his grandson, Brian Durbin of Lawrence Kansas. He was a loving uncle, cousin and friend. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne G. Peterson.