Peter Zierden

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Peter John Zierden, loving husband and stepfather of one daughter, passed away at the age of 76.Peter was born on March 3, 1945 in St. Cloud MN to Robert and Margaret (Mitchell) Zierden. Peter attended Cretin-Durham Hall High School, and graduated with a BA from St. Thomas University in Minnesota. He enlisted in the service, completing OCS and served as 1 ^st LT. in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969. After his honorable discharge from service, he received his MBA from Northwestern University in Evanston IL. He worked for Ernst and Ernst as a consultant. During that time, attended Stanford University in CA and received his CPA. He continued his career as consultant for Ernst and Ernst until his quest to start his own business was accomplished. In 1980, he started his own consulting firm and began designing and developing a software system, MCS, Manufacturing Control Software System. The system, designed for job shops, serviced hundreds of job shops throughout the Midwest. Peter was known for his kind nature and problem solving abilitiesOn December 2, 1989, he married Jacqueline Hatridge, RDH, from Chicago, IL. Together, Peter and Jacqueline (Jackie) continued servicing, and marketing MCS, which is still operational today. Peter and Jackie lived and worked in Chicago, IL for several years before moving to beautiful Galena, IL. However, one more move brought them to Parsons, TN which was enjoyed by both.Peter was preceded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Margaret and brother Karl. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jacqueline, his loving step daughter, Dawn Baskevice, his sister Jane (Sigfred) Muller, his sister Katherine Hohn and his sister Ann Hanson along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.Services to be held at Parkers Crossroads Veterans Cemetery in Wildersville, TN in early May. Exact Time and date to be announced as plans are arranged. Peter's passing was due to complications due to Agent Orange used during the Vietnam War era.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the HonorBound Foundation, serving Veterans. https://www.honorboundfoundation.org/