Robert “Bob” Peterson, age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on January 9, 2026 in Helena, Montana. He was born December 5, 1946, in Stambaugh, Michigan, a son of the late Edwin and Christine Peterson.
Packer Nation lost a great fan. Bob loved watching the Packers take down the Bears. He was a Die-Hard Packer fan for nearly 80 years. An avid hunter and fisherman, his greatest times were spent fishing with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed listening to the Polka Show every Saturday morning on WXPR. His favorite song was Life in the Finnish Woods by Erwin Suess.
Bob worked for The Daily News delivering papers for over twenty years without missing a day. Once featured in the paper for hitting the most deer in Iron County, it never stopped him from doing the job he loved.
He is survived by six children, Marrilee West of Helena, Montana, Cynthia Patnoude of Marysville, Washington, Stephanie (Jeff) Hackman of Helena, Montana, John (Amanda) Peterson of East Helena, Montana, Melanie (Brandon) McLeod of Helena, Montana, Kevin (Jessica) Peterson of East Helena, Montana; 15 grandchildren, Karl Patnoude, Jake Patnoude, Rose Patnoude, Emily Patnoude, Benjamin Nelson, Elijah Nelson, Aimee Peterson, Kayleigh Peterson, Brieonna Peterson, Luke Peterson, Bruce Peterson, Jayde Elwess, Rylie Elwess, Kai Peterson, and Evie Peterson, along with his lifelong partner and friend Barbara West, and many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
At the family’s request there will be no service at this time. Big Sky Funeral Home in East Helena, Montana, is honored to serve the family of Robert “Bob” Peterson.
Let’s give Bob a big Go Pack Go as he’ll now be watching the game from the best seat in the house.
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Rex Angeli says
I am so sorry to have learned of the loss of your father. You have no idea how much he meant to the people of Iron River. I was always checking in with him to see where his tally was of local deer hits. Pretty sure he even had some turkeys involved in that count! I have no doubt the good lord is providing him with the greatest streams for fishing. May God bless him and your families, Sincerely, Rex.