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Rudolph Charles Peterson, 91 of Chickamauga, GA, formerly of Kankakee, IL, died on Monday, March 30, 2026.

He was born in Kankakee, IL to the late Edward and Marcella Einfelt Peterson. Rudolph retired in 1998 from the Roper Corporation, as Plant Manager, after 46 years of service. After enjoying his retirement, he went to work for Wal-Mart in Fort Oglethorpe, GA in 2008. Rudolph spent 15 years there and retired, for a second time, in 2023.

Rudolph was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox. He enjoyed watching the them play every chance he could. Rudolph was such a dedicated White Sox fan that for the last 40 years, he never missed any spring training games. He was a member of the LaFayette Elks Lodge # 2018 for several years.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 28 years, Della Naydean Sissom Peterson; his three sons, Joel, Edward and John Peterson; his one daughter, Paula Bradley; his step-daughter, Shannon Miller; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis Peterson and sister, Linda Boyd.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date in Kankakee, IL, where he will be laid to rest with his parents and family.

Arrangements are by the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Suite B, Chattanooga, TN 37421, 423-430-6802.