Royce A. Peterson, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on October 1, 1945 to the late Lynn and Grace (nee Nelson) Peterson.  Royce retired from Purdue Calumet where he worked as the assistant manager of purchasing.  He enjoyed home remodeling, golfing, and traveling.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Royce is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry (nee Oswald) Peterson of Hobart; children, Bryan (Harthe) Peterson of New Lenox, IL, Marcy Peterson of Lisle, IL; grandchildren Blake and Alec Peterson; and sister, Joyce Cary of Washington.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon McConnell; and his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Royce's honor, to the Purdue Northwest Scholarship Fund. Memorial gifts can be dedicated "in memory of" through their online donation page at PNW.edu/givenow and selecting the Purdue Northwest Scholarships icon to donate.  To mail your memorial donation directly to PNW, please send to Purdue Northwest, Institutional Advancement, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN  46323 and we ask that you make the check payable to Purdue Northwest and write on the memo line, in memory of Royce Peterson.

A funeral service with military honors will take place Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN 46342.  Visitation will be held prior to the service on Friday from 12-2 pm at the funeral home.  For more information, please call 219-942-2109.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.