Dietmar "Pete" Peterson

Seabrook – Dietmar “Pete” Peterson, 69, of Seabrook and a former longtime resident of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully with loving family surrounding his bedside on Monday, March 1, 2021. Dietmar was born in Steyr, Austria on June 30, 1951, a son of the late Charles and Lucia (Kreiner) Peterson. He shared over 47 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Laura L. (Baker) Peterson. Dietmar was proud of his Austrian and German heritage. He traveled around the world as a Sales Manager in the semi-conductor industry for TSK America. He retired in 2014 after more than 38 years with the company. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Jefferson Township Fire Department Co #1 for several years. A man of many interests and loves, he enjoyed traveling with Laura, cooking for his family (especially schnitzel), woodworking, landscape design, fishing, being with nature - walking the rail trails and state parks, renovating his and his kid’s homes, collecting, beer, bird watching, blueberry pie, milkshakes and his 1970 Boss 302 Mustang. He also enjoyed listening to early 60’s and 70’s rock, particularly, Iron Butterfly, Pink Floyd, and Steppenwolf. Additionally, Dietmar loved his New York sports teams including the Rangers and Giants but baseball was his true passion and he loved the Yankees with Mickey Mantle being one of his early idols. Above all else, Dietmar was a family man. Whether it was boat rides, coaching, being a scoutmaster, working puzzles, fishing, camping or traveling, time with family were the happiest times of his life. In addition to his wife Laura, surviving family members include his son Christopher Peterson and his wife, Elizabeth of Stratham, his daughter, Adrienne Jones and her husband, Brendan of Hampton and his 6 granchildren, Bridget, Morgan, Ryan, Kelsey, Lucia and Greta who affectionately referred to him as “Pa.” He also leaves his brother Steven Peterson and his wife Michelle, his nephew Bradley and his niece Emily. Dietmar was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and he will be deeply missed. Visiting hours will be from 12 PM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home – Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton, NH 03842. Masks are required and social distancing must be maintained. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society

Dietmar "Pete" Peterson

June 30, 1951 - March 1, 2021