William J. Peterson Jr., age 83, of Celina, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015.

William honorably served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post 598. He was previously employed as Human Resources Director at NCR, Dayton and retired from E-Systems of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia and his granddaughter, Hailey Hinch.

William is survived by his sons, Bill (Diane) of Orlando, FL and John (Kathy) of Apex, NC; brother, Tom (Judy) of Kettering; and grandchildren, Nikolai, Kati, and Ginny.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, June 24th at St. Albert the Great Church. Family greeted friends on Wednesday 11:00 a.m. until time of Mass in the Gathering Space at St. Albert the Great. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in William's memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.

Arrangements in care of Reis Legacy Center Meyer-Boehmer Chapel.

Words of encouragement may be sent to www.reislegacycenter.com.