James Peterson,

James William Peterson, Jr., age 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away July 7, 2016 at his home. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served during the Vietnam War era and was earned the Rifle Sharpshooter badge. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan 49012. To send a message of sympathy, sign James' online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.ChristiansenCares.com Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Peterson,, please visit our flower store.