In Memory

James R. Peterson - Class Of 1963 VIEW PROFILE

James R. Peterson


April 25, 1948 - April 4, 2018 
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
Resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Nicholas. Cherished grandpa of Gwen and Aidan. Dear brother of Gail. Treasured uncle of Rachel. Further survived by other family members and friends. A private gathering will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Jim was a long time professional photographer in the community ending his last 25 years as chief photographer for Northwestern Mutual. 

During his career, he served as vice president and president of Wisconsin Industrial Photographers Association (WIPA) and was a long time board member of Advertising Photographers of Milwaukee (APM) where he and his son Nicholas staged and administered the yearly traveling photo show that was popular for many years. 
Jim was an adventurist having traveled since the late 1960’s to Europe, North Africa, Asia, Pakistan and India. 
His passions included cruising and competitive sailing on Lake Michigan, bicycling, tennis and fast motorcycles.

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