Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Robert E. Peterson

1922 - 1989

By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2015

1. Robert E. Peterson Marker

Inscription.

Bob Peterson lived on the water, worked on the water and played on the water. In 1939 he officially joined Peterson Builders Inc., the shipyard started by his father, Fred. After several military deferments, he enlisted in the army and served as captain of a harbor tugboat in the Philippines. Following World War II, his adeptness at boat handling led him to captain many sea trials for the prototype vessels built at PBI. He coordinated the yard's Glass Reinforced Plastic project, forerunner of the technology currently used in the construction of large fiberglass navy ships, and led the yard's 11-year Paymover program for the airline industry. During his 48-year career, Bob provided corporate guidance in personnel and public relations, commercial and government sales, and corporate growth and planning. Bob retired as Executive Vice President of Peterson Builders, Inc. in 1987.

Erected by Jonlee Peterson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 44° 49.823′ N, 87° 22.961′ W. Marker is in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker is on the grounds of the Door County

By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2015

2. Robert E. Peterson Marker

Marker at left foreground

Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howard A & Lou E Olson (here, next to this marker); Fred J. Peterson (here, next to this marker); Captain John Roen (here, next to this marker); Lost Great Lakes Mariners (here, next to this marker); Robert Laurie and Alexander Laurie (here, next to this marker); Ellsworth L. Peterson (here, next to this marker); George J. Baudhuin (here, next to this marker); Propellers from the tug John Purves (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturgeon Bay.

Also see . . .
1. Peterson Builders, Inc., Sturgeon Bay WI. (Submitted on October 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay WI. (Submitted on October 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.