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This is Chad Petersen, who died after being attacked by another man in what his son Zach describes as an unexpected tragedy

By Staff Reporter · January 1, 2026

RACINE — A Racine business owner known for helping others in his community is now on the receiving end of overwhelming support following the tragic death of his father.

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Zach Petersen has spent this holiday season traveling between Racine, where he lives and runs ZP Construction, and Arizona, where his father lived.

Chad Petersen died after being attacked by another man in what Zach describes as an unexpected tragedy.

“One punch with brass knuckles ended my father's life prematurely. He was 55 years old,” Zach said.

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Friends, family members, and members of the community have expressed their support as Zach and his family navigate this difficult time.