William Laverne “Bill” Peterson, 91, of McGregor, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien, Wis. William Laverne Peterson was born Nov. 30, 1932, the son of Gilbert and Rebecca (Magnusson) Peterson. He was baptized when he was three days old. Bill attended Swede Ridge country school through eighth grade and graduated from McGregor High School in 1950. After a year of factory work in Milwaukee, Wis., he decided to join the Navy. After the Navy, Bill attended Luther College and graduated in 1960 with a degree in accounting.