Claude Allen Petersen, Jr., age 75, of Chase City passed away April 17, 2023. He was a retired police officer and later fireman with the City of Richmond. After retirement Claude and Jane moved back to Chase City and purchased a cattle farm. Claude was involved in boy scouts for numerous years and a former deacon at Black Branch Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Claude A. Petersen, Sr. & Mildred Queen Petersen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Doug Petersen. Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Jane Petersen; son, Burch Petersen; brother, Wayne Petersen; grandsons, Haydon Petersen, Ethan Petersen; niece, Tara Petersen; nephew, Damon Petersen. A visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Service. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at Wood Funeral Chapel. with interment following at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chase City Rescue Squad, P.O Box 81, Chase City, VA 23924. Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralservice.com