Bradley A. Peterson, 46, died June 27, 2008 at his Overland Park, Kansas, residence. He was born December 10, 1961 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Francis D. and Viola D. (Beck) Peterson. He married Mary Elizabeth Bennett October 21, 2001 at Leawood, Kansas. Mr. Peterson was a self-employed attorney, residing in Overland Park since 2000, coming from Hutchinson and Hoisington, Kansas. He was a 1980 graduate of Hoisington High School and graduated with honors from Fort Hays State University and Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon. He was a member of the Kansas, Washington, and Oregon Bar Associations. Mr. Peterson was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #1521, both of Hoisington, and the Church of the Nativity, Leawood. He was also active with the American Cancer Society and recipient of the Founders award for his work. He lived 100% every day of his life never letting his physical limitations stop him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Royals, Chiefs, Jayhawks, and spending time with nieces, nephews, and his friends and their children. Mr. Peterson is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Peterson, Overland Park, Kansas; his mother, Viola Peterson, Hoisington, Kansas; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Dail "Pete" Peterson. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Father Dwight Birket will be celebrant. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials in Mr. Peterson's name have been established with the Midwest Transplant Network or St. John Cemetery Fund, both in care of the funeral home. A celebration of Brad's life will be held in Kansas City, Kansas, check his care page for details.