Our History
Peterson Funeral Home originally served as the home for William Mitchell, one of the most prestigious lumber barons and businessmen of Cadillac, Michigan. The building was built in 1890 and served as a home for the Mitchell family until 1947 when it was converted to a funeral home by the Peterson family.
Elmer and Jenny Peterson began a funeral home across the street from the current location in 1932. They purchased the building from the Mitchells in 1947, the William Mitchell house has served as a funeral home at the present location since the purchase. In 1950 Robert and Delores Walsh purchased the funeral home from the Peterson's and assumed ownership for 38 years. Ross and Teri Meyering purchased the funeral home from the Walsh's in 1988.
The Peterson family began a respected funeral business 78 years ago and started a tradition and commitment to excellence in service that the Meyering family is proud to continue today. Peterson Funeral Home offers information concerning pre- planning and arrangements that will be most appropriate for you and your family, whether that may involve traditional burial or cremation.
We are people who know you, people you can rely on today and tomorrow, serving with integrity, sympathy, and efficiency.
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Ross Meyering Co-Owner, President
Ross graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science and began his career in funeral service in Muskegon and moved to Cadillac in the spring of 1988. Since then he and his wife Teri and their two children, Megan and Blake, have made Cadillac their home and continued to stay involved in the community. Ross is a member of the Cadillac Rotary Club, Michigan Funeral Directors Association and a local church. He enjoys hunting, fly fishing, golfing and time with their grandchildren, Harper & Chase.
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Teri Meyering Co-Owner, Administrative Staff
Teri received her cosmetology license in Muskegon and practiced there until moving to Northern Michigan with her husband Ross where she then joined him working at the funeral home. Teri is also a member of a local church in Cadillac and enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with her husband and two children Megan and Blake and her two grandchildren Harper & Chase.
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Megan Meyering-Brinks Licensed Funeral Director
After graduating from Cadillac High School Megan completed her Bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University. She then graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Megan is active with Michigan Funeral Directors Association. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris and their children Harper and Chase.
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Mike Walsh Support Staff
Mike is a life-long resident of Cadillac. He began working at the funeral home with his family shortly after graduating from high school. Mike has two sons and is a member of a local church as well as the Knights of Columbus. He enjoys fishing and working on vintage cars.
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Chris Brinks Support Staff
