In Loving Memory of Joseph Russell Peterson

Joseph Russell Peterson

September 6, 1982 – January 20, 2022

Joseph Russell Peterson, age 39, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Colorado Springs. Joseph was born on September 6, 1982 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to David and Lorraine (Joblinske) Peterson. Growing up in Colorado Springs, Joseph attended Divine Redeemer Catholic School, East Middle School and Coronado High School. He received his GED and was in the top 10 percent of testing that year.

Joseph worked for B & E Transportation Services. He loved spending time reading and learning. Gaining more knowledge was important to Joseph. He spent time watching movies, playing with his nunchucks and collecting knives. His favorite style being the Butterfly knifes. Joseph desired to learn everything he could about American history and the history of weapons. He loved watching John Wayne and was so excited to see the birthplace of The Duke in Winterset, Iowa.

Joseph will forever be remembered as a wonderful son and grandson, a caring big brother, a fun and loyal cousin, an uncle and a close friend to all. He will be daily missed by anyone who ever knew him.

He is preceded by his Grandpa William Joblinske, Grandpa and Grandma Peterson, his Aunt’s Connie Peterson and Katherine Ann Joblinske.

Joseph is survived by his parents David and Lorraine Peterson, Grandma Beverly Joblinske, his brother Andrew Baca and sister Beverly Peterson, three nephews Ej, Logan, and Remy, twenty-three aunts and uncles, multiple cousins and many friends.