March 13, 2007

Robert William Petersen, Jr.

Robert William Petersen Jr., 33, died Feb. 27, 2007, at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007, at Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla.

He was born on April 18, 1973, in Anchorage. He was employed by Praters Quality Construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and football.

His family stated, &#8220Bobby enjoyed sports and played baseball and football as a kid. He loved to fish all summer and hunt in the fall. He was very involved with his kids' school and sports activities. He loved being a dad and had a special quality for always remembering every birthday, anniversary and special days for all of us.”

He is survived by his daughter, Payton; son, Riley; parents, Bob and Betty Petersen; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Janice Petersen; niece and nephew-in-law, Presley and Trey Peterson; companion, Barb Schroeder and her kids, Alex and Sydney; and many aunts and uncles.

Flowers are welcome at the service. His ashes will be scattered in Willow. Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.

Larry Foy

Chevalier

Larry Foy Chevalier, 69, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at home in Ketchikan. He fought a very long, hard, and courageous battle with heart disease.

He found humor in the affectionate manner in which his physician referred to him: &#8220A tough 'ol bird.”

He was a resident of Alaska for 26 years.

He will be placed to rest the week of March 12 at Pioneer Cemetery in Palmer, beside his wife, Darla Sue Chevalier.

He was born in Kelsey, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1937, to Thomas Foy Chevalier and Geneva Virtell Ward, who preceded him in death. He married Darla Sue Teddlie in 1959 and they lived and served in Texas, Louisiana, and Utah before moving to Alaska in 1980 with their children, Sharon Lynn and Larry Thomas.

The couple served in the fields of law enforcement and school teaching for many years, in many remote Bush villages and cities in Alaska. He was preceded in death by his beautiful spouse and companion in 2002. They are now eternally together again; never more to be separated, his

family writes.

It was during his many years of service in the remote Bush villages that he wrote and published his book, &#8220One Badge Alone.” In the book, he spoke of service: &#8220Although I am by no means a rich man monetarily, I am rich in my accomplishment of service. I have had the opportunity to spend a lifetime helping others. There is a saying that we come into this life with our eyes open and our hands reaching for everything, bringing nothing. When we leave, our eyes are closed and our arms are folded, taking nothing.”

It is the first in a series of books to be published, detailing his experiences in different parts of the world in law enforcement and the 33 months in Germany in the 11th Airborne Division as a paratrooper and medic. He was also the owner of Trackdown Investigations, working as a licensed private investigator. He hung up his badge and gun in 1995, after having served his fellowman for more than 45 years, under 13 different badges.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Lynn Fraley and son-in-law John Nerle Fraley of Alaska; son, Larry Thomas Chevalier of Alaska; grandchildren, Samantha Jo Kuzakin, Larry Samuel Kuzakin, Megan Fraley and Peter Fraley of Alaska; sisters, Ruth Mashaw and Gail Chevalier of Louisiana; nieces, Lori Varner, Joni Mashaw and Holly Mashaw of Louisiana; and life-long friend, Robert Carter of Texas.

He also is survived by his soon-to-be-born great-granddaughter, Angel DarLynn.

His family writes that one of his favorite poems sums up his personal morals, values, and character: &#8220Supposing today were your last day on earth, The last day of your journey you've trod; After all of your struggles, How much are you worth, How much can you take home to God? Don't count as possessions, Your silver and gold, for tomorrow you leave them behind; And all that is left to have and to hold, Is the service you've rendered mankind.”

We have lost one of the last of his kind, his family writes. He will never be far away, yet greatly missed by the many who knew and loved him.

Michael Lawrence Kuenzi

Michael Lawrence Kuenzi, 51, died March 7, 2007, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage due to urosepsis. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007, at the American Legion Post 35, Mile 46 Parks Hwy.

He was born on March 26, 1955, in Waupaca, Wis. He attended school in Waupaca, and graduated from there in 1973.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from August of 1975 through February of 1978. In 1975, he moved to Alaska and lived in Anchorage until he moved to Wasilla and claimed his residence.

He was employed by the Food Bank in Anchorage from 1981 to 1986, then from 1987 to 2001, he worked as a

longshoreman.

He was employed by the Air Force from 1974 to 1974, worked at Lomiss Armor Car from 1978 to 1981 and was a lifetime farmer.

He was a huge Green Bay Packers fan. He earned an award from Air Force as a disabled veteran.

He also did community service in Anchorage. Some hobbies he enjoyed were fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and farming, and he enjoyed living in

Alaska.

His family stated, &#8220He would be a guide to his family for things that went on in Alaska and make sure his family was cared for while in Alaska and see the sites that meant most to him.”

He is survived by his sisters Sandra Reinert (Ronnie) of Manawa, Wis., Sally Morgan of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Debra Kuenzi of Weyauwega, Wis.; brother, Douglas Kuenzi (Cindy) of Weyauwega; special friend, Joe Malenowski of Talkeetna; and six nephews, four nieces, four grandnephews and three

grandnieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Rose Ann Kuenzi; and grandparents, Walter and Suzannati Kuenz, and Harold and Lucille Douglas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Debra Kuenzi at E. 5470 Hwy 54, Weyauwega, WI 54983.

His ashes will be buried at Baldwin's Mill Cemetery in Weyauwega.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.