Riggs Jared Samuel Petersek

Riggs Jared Samuel Petersek, age 19 of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Riggs was born on July 24, 1998 in Gregory, South Dakota to VonCeil Hanner and Rick Petersek. He attended Denmark Schools and was a member of Way-Morr Youth Baseball while he was growing up and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Riggs enjoyed fishing, hunting, driving tractor, baseball and going out for liver and onions with his dad at Flippers. He also enjoyed eating fresh veggies from the garden and other recreational activities.

He is survived by his parents, Ted and VonCeil Otto, siblings; Rowdy Petersek, River Otto, Gabbriell Otto and Ramsey Petersek, girlfriend, Michaela Theys, best friend, Craig Kocian and numerous other friends. Riggs is further survived by aunts and uncles; Jason and Shanna Thornbury, Mike Otto, Magnus Hanner, Linda Williams, Bill Wiese and Lauri, grandparents, JoAnn Otto, Harry Hanner, Ray and Betty Petersek.

Preceding him in death are his grandfather, Wesley Otto, grandmother, Joyce Wiese, brother Ryan J. Petersek and friend, Simon Hill.

Family and friends may gather starting at 9am on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 435 Wisconsin Ave, Denmark WI. A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be left at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Denmark First Responders, Pastor Andrew Zoerb, the Aurora Medical Staff and all the friends that came to the hospital, Thank you for all the prayers.