Willie E. Peterman

Willie Edward Peterman, 73, of Manteno, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center. He is now with his Savior, Jesus. He was born April 16, 1947 in Anna, Illinois a son of Rev. Roscoe and Lela (Miles) Peterman. Willie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a concrete plant manager, fire fighter, and EMT. Willie is survived by his wife, Phyllis Peterman of Manteno; a son, David (Melinda) Peterman of Manteno; a grandson, Eric Peterman of Manteno; a sister Melinda (Kent) Young of Anna; and a brother Roger (Carolyn) Peterman of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is proceeded in death by his parents. Willie was an active member of First Baptist Church of Manteno and loved to serve church members, as well as his community. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 3pm to 7pm at First Baptist Church of Manteno. A private service will be held and officiated by his son, Rev. David Peterman. Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Orphans of Kenya Project.