Mark John Petersen

Mark John Petersen was born on Oct 21, 1959 and raised in Holland, Indiana. He was the son of the late Rev. Roger and Miriam Petersen. Growing up, Mark enjoyed working on cars, radios, and developing film with his dad. He was active in Boy Scouts growing up and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He became a licensed ham radio operator and enjoyed talking to people all around the world on his radio. He moved to Hanover after marrying his wife, Bonnie and loved spending time and going places with her. He was a great father to his sons Chris and Aaron. He always had time to help his family and friends.

Mark loved working on vehicles so much growing up that he made a career out of it. After graduating from Southridge High School in Huntingburg, Indiana in 1978 he became a diesel mechanic for Styline in Huntingburg. When he moved to Hanover, he worked for Thompson Dairy delivering milk throughout Hanover, Madison, and Louisville. Eventually he returned to being a mechanic for the United States Postal Service in Louisville. He worked for over 20 years as a mechanic and auto part storekeeper for the USPS.

Mark gave a lot back to his friends, neighbors, and community. At home he could always be found outside in the garden, or in the garage fixing something. In the summer, he enjoyed sharing the harvest from his garden. In the winter, he would go around the neighborhood on his tractor clearing off roads and driveways. Mark was a member of the Hanover United Methodist Church where he volunteered at the food pantry, served on the Administrative Council, helped organize coffee time brunch beween services, and was a Sunday school teacher. He also served for years on the local emergency planning commission (LEPC). Mark could always be found serving his work, his community, his church, or his family.

Mark passed away September 12th, 2026 and will be missed by his wife Bonnie, their two sons Chris and Aaron, and his siblings: Nancy Sollman (Steve), Donna Wright (Kevin), and Greg Petersen (Mary). He will also be missed by his brother-in-law Terry Stephenson (Gayla) and his many nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roger and Miriam Petersen, his father-in-law Lloyd Stephenson, and his brother-in-law Robert Stephenson (Shauna).

Visitation for Mark will be Tuesday, September 22nd 2026, from 4:00PM-7:00PM at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana . A Brief Visitation for Mark will be at 10:00 AM September 23rd 2026, followed by Funeral Service for Mark at 11:00 AM at Hanover United Methodist Church, 220 East LaGrange Road in Hanover, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s memory to the Hanover United Methodist Church Food Pantry or the Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation.