James Edward Petersen

James E. Petersen, age 75, of Woodbine, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2019 at his home.
He was a retired electrician from CSX Railroad and loved hunting, fishing, camping, and farming.
James was born in Effingham, IL and was preceded in death by his Parents, Edward Petersen and Marzella Willis Petersen; Son, Timothy Petersen, and Brothers, Phil, Marty, and Bill Petersen.
He is survived by his Wife, Joyce Petersen; Sons, James Petersen (Mary), Jeff Petersen (Suzanne), Tom Petersen (Lisa), and Kevin Petersen; Grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Petersen, Miranda Petersen, Nicole Starke, Ashley Jasper, Brittany Peach, Deana Smith, Hope Petersen, and Colby Petersen; several great grandchildren, and Brothers, Larry, Darrell, and Allen Petersen.
Services for James Petersen will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com