Axel J. Petersen
Suzie and Family, We are saddened by the news of Axel's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Goodby Axel--you are loved.
Gene and Betty Smith
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our condolences to the Petersen and Anton families. We will miss your dad/grandpa! We enjoyed our chats with him at your house and at the kids school functions. He will be greatly missed.
Randy Liz Emily Montelius
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Antons, Our hearts are broken for you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Phillip, Jill and Aaron
the underwood family
chesterfield
IA
Dear Suzie & family, We wanted to send our condolenses to you. Axel had watched me grow up, get married, and start my family. Larry got to know Axel when he transfer into the union from a non union shop and had worked with Axel for about 10-15 years. We both will dearly miss Axel. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Jill (Nereim) & Larry Wonick.
JILL & LARRY WONICK
IOWA CITY
IA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Alex, Pegi, Catherine, Christian and family! We are saddened for your loss and may you find peace in future days knowing the gracious love of Axel and the impact that he made while on earth! Brent and Ann Oleson
Ann Oleson
Cedar Rapids
IA
We are saddened in reading of the passing of Axel. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Joyce & Roger Schreder
ROGER SCHREDER
IA
Eric, Tracy & Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have wonderful memories to keep his spirit alive. Love ya' Linda/Larry Michalec and Family
Linda & Larry Michalec
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Antons, We are very sorry for you loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help in any way. The Jefferson High School Swim Team and Coaching Staff.
Ryan & Feryl York
Cedar Rapids
IA
To my sister and 2nd mom, Suzanne and my dear niece and nephew Pegi and Eric. My heart aches at the loss of Axel. It is such a mixture of sweetness and sadness when I remember all the love and laughter he brought to my life growing up. It seems like yesterday that I was running 2 doors down from my house to visit when I had something to share, or was bored, or just wanted something to eat. It was like my 2nd home and Axel and Suzanne were like second parents. Axel was a role model for what a good husband and father looked like. I remember clearly once when I was about 12 or 13 years old. Suzanne came up the front walk all dressed up in a pretty dress with heels, and Axel, watching from the front steps said to me, "Isn't she beautiful?" I thought, "I hope my husband will say that about me someday". He was always such an unassuming guy, but very positive and funny. I can see him playing Yatzee with my mom in heaven. We will all miss him very much, but I have so many good memories for which to be thankful. My heart and spirit will be with you on Wednesday. I would love to be there, but even though I am not, know that my thoughts and prayer are and will be there. I look forward to seeing you all next summer. George, Nadia, Jenan, and Jumana send their love and prayers. I love you Suz.
Cathy Musulli
Pasadena
CA
Dear Suzie: I'm sorry to have to write this, but honored to do so. You and Axel have both been a giant source of good times over that last several years. From Mens group to book club, it was always a good time when the two of you were around. Our condolences to your family, Axel will be missed by many and remembered for years to come.
Todd and Kathy Arthur
Palo
IA
Suzie and family, It is hard to come up with the words to express my condolences to a wonderful family I have known most of my life. It saddens me to not be able to be there today as I have to be in Washington D.C. this afternoon. What a nice obituary, it is always nice to see Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 mentioned by a proud family of a good Union person. Our International Charter will be draped in mourning for Axel for the next month and a memorial resolution will be read at the next membership meeting. Best wishes to all of you!
Randy Sconyers
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our prayers to all the Petersen family at this time of loss. We have many fond memories from the YMCA and Jefferson Swim Team.
Larry and Mary McDowell
Cedar Rapids
IA
Carolyn and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Peterson family with the loss of Axel. He was a good man and a friend to everyone. We will always have fond memories of him and especially his relations with the Jefferson swim teams. The world is a lesser place with his absence, but his memory lives on. Jim and Carolyn Taylor
James C Taylor
Cedar Rapids
IA
Suzie, Eric and families. Hi Brian notified us about Axel's passing. We send out thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed all the times we spent at swimming meets with you all. Axel will be missed by family and many --many friends..Our Love Loras and Dorothy Steffen