Shawn Petersen's Family Expenses

With an unbelievably heavy heart, we share the devastating news of Shawn Petersen's recent passing.

To help ease the financial burdens for Megan and the children, we have started this GoFundMe. I hope these funds will help this little family to assist with the day-to-day living and new legal expenses they are now facing during this painful time. Shawn was not working outside the home at the time of his passing, as he cared for his elderly Grandparents. Floyd and Donna raised Shawn to be a kind and helpful man; He had made it his goal that they could live in comfort as long as they were able to. Shawn was also taking care of their children while Megan was at work. Megan was promoted to a Hotel Manager position at Balsam Lake Lodge earlier this year. She worked passionately and for long hours to care for her property and provide for the family. Megan is now facing single motherhood and isn't back to work full time. She has been met with needing to reduce work hours due to caring for and grieving with their small children (ages 4 &7).

He isn't gone. He will always be in our hearts and our memories! Please say a prayer, send your love, send good vibes and hold Megan and their children in your thoughts and hearts in hopes they will find the strength to navigate through this and find some peace.

Obituary:

Shawn M. Petersen passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1985, to Kenneth Petersen & Connie Hornstein in Burley, Idaho. Soon after Connie and Shawn moved back to Wisconsin; although he lived in a few different towns as a child, he and his sister eventually settled with his grandparents, Floyd and Donna Hornstein, in Amery WI. Shawn attended Amery Schools and then graduated with the class of 2004. Shawn proposed to the love of his life while camping in their special spot in 2013, and in May of 2015 Shawn was overjoyed to become the proud father of his pride and joy, a baby boy! On July 3, 2016 Shawn married his always and forever, Megan. Every year they celebrate with a night enjoying fireworks. In August of 2017 Shawn became a father for the 2nd time and daddy’s little girl completed their family of 4! Shawn was a family man, an amazing father, and everything he did was for his wife and children. His heart was incredibly large, continuously lending a helping hand to a family member, friend or even a total stranger. He was full of shenanigans and pranks and his smile was infectious. Shawn was an avid outdoorsman, adrenaline junkie, mechanic, and jack of all trades. He excelled at any sport or activity he put his mind to and was stubborn as hell (or determined as he would say). He was able to look at a repair project, plan and execute it in an instant. From toddler age he was tagging along on family fishing trips, and not long after he was hunting, shooting bow, and winning trophies with Grandpa Floyd at his side. He loved his toys; Over the years had owned more bicycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, motorcycles, and cars than a person could count. He was grandpa’s sidekick growing up as he learned all about life, repairing things, hunting, fishing, and so much more!

Shawn is survived by his Children Owen and Rozilynn, and his Wife Megan; Grandparents Floyd and Donna Hornstein; Mother Connie (José)Gallegos; Sisters Nicole Petersen and Rhonda (Robert) O’Hop; Nephews Nathaniel, Caleb and Logan; Nieces Josie and Valerie and Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and In-laws. He was preceded in death by his Father Kenneth Petersen and his Cousin Rick Hornstein Jr.

A celebration of life will take place at the Williamson - White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 4 to 7 PM.

Shawn was a great man who touched so many lives during his time here on Earth. He will be remembered by everyone who knew him!