Michael P. Peterson

CRYSTAL FALLS — Michael Patrick Peterson, “Kikey,” age 67, of Crystal Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at his home.

Born on March 18, 1958, in Crystal Falls, Mike was the son of the late George and Celia (Mindok) Peterson. He was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls, graduating from Forest Park High School in 1976 before attending Northern Michigan University and Bay College. Mike married Barbara Anderson on July 24, 1982, in Crystal Falls.

Mike was a member of the 1975 Class D State Championship football team and earned all-conference basketball honors. He spent many years coaching his son’s youth basketball teams, umpiring youth baseball, and refereeing junior high and JV basketball. Mike was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and member of the

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