Harley J. Peterson, 79, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born on December 6, 1940, in Erie, he was the son of the late Tom Peterson and Ila Paramenter.
On October 13, 1962 in Bradford, he married Margaret “Peg” Ruth who preceded him in death on March 19, 1993 in East Windsor, N.J.
Harley joined the United States Army when he was 17 years old. He was in the military police and was a “sharp shooter.” He was stationed in Germany at the same time Elvis was stationed there. Harley and his friends stood outside the house that Elvis was living in and Elvis waved at them from his window.
Harley worked at KOA Spears, Case Cutlery, Miles Bradford, Robert Habgood Estate, Driver for ATA, and did landscaping in New Jersey and at Penn Hills in Bradford.
He was an avid racing fan. He raced at Bradford Speedway for years driving the #40 Spot Cafe Camaro. His enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and sports.
Harley was a member of the VFW and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He studied horticulture at Rutgers University.
Harley is survived by his companion, Shirley Rinehart, four sons; John (Denise) Peterson, Mike Peterson, Mark (Amy) Peterson, Dean (Lee Ann) Peterson, three daughters; Sharon (Bill) Bray, Joanne (Dave) Giancotti and Joyce (Scott) DeKleine. He has 11 grandchildren; Amy Jo Hayden, Shane Peterson, Brent Peterson, Alice Champion, Jennifer Peterson, Rebecca Peterson, JP Peterson, Harley Peterson, Blaine Kahle, Amanda DeKleine and Brandon DeKleine, and his twin sister, Helen Haag.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, from 11:00 am to Noon at noon funeral services will be held with the Rev. Raymond Gramata, Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Military Honors by members of the American Legion Post Honor Guard will follow at Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the Bradford VFW, American Legion or Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com