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Eugene Matthew “Dane” Peterson

Birth	:	4 Oct 1920 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Nov 1993 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	Harlan Tribune - Harlan, Iowa - Tuesday December 14, 1993 - page 3B Eugene Matthew Peterson, 73 Oct 4. 1920 - Nov. 5,1993 Harlan- Eugene Matthew 'Dane' Peterson, son of Andrew and Anna Catherine (Fuhs) Peterson, was born Oct. 4, 1920 on a farm near Portsmouth in Shelby County. He died Nov. 5, 1993 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan at age 73 years, one month and one day. He was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools graduating in 1938. He attended Iowa State University at Ames,... Read More	Harlan Tribune - Harlan, Iowa - Tuesday December 14, 1993 - page 3B Eugene Matthew Peterson, 73 Oct 4. 1920 - Nov. 5,1993 Harlan- Eugene Matthew 'Dane' Peterson, son of Andrew and Anna Catherine (Fuhs) Peterson, was born Oct. 4, 1920 on a farm near Portsmouth in Shelby County. He died Nov. 5, 1993 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan at age 73 years, one month and one day. He was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools graduating in 1938. He attended Iowa State University at Ames, and Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, He played baseball at both schools and later played Minor League Baseball in the Cubs Organization. He enlisted in the United States Navy in Aug., 1942 and served his country at sea in World War II. He moved back to Harlan after completing his military service and married Bonnie Herkenrath June 23, 1945 at St. Mary's Catholic church in Portsmouth. Of this marriage, five children were born; three daughters and two sons. They lived in Harlan until 1949 and then he became employed by Skelly Oil Company at Sioux Rapids and St. Louis. MO. He returned to Harlan in 1960 and went into business for himself operating Peterson Gas Company. He later opened The 59'er Restaurant in 1979 and The 59'er Motel in 1992. He was a long time member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Pauline Jennifer Maiwald and a brother, Urban Peterson. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; his children, Janelle (Stephen) Gillespie of Omaha, NE; Vance Peterson of Milton; Laurel (Doug) DeWees of Lansing, MI; Jay (Lana) Peterson of Harlan; and Aimee (Mike) Henscheid of Oshkosh, Wl; six grandchildren; a sister, Helen Anderson of Omaha, NE; a brother Bernard (Joan) Peterson of Ormond Beach, PL, nieces and nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 8, 1993 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with Msgr. Edward Kelly celebrant. Military rites were conducted at the Harlan cemetery by the Shelby County V.F.W., Post 4941 of Harlan. Casket bearers were Mick Maiwald, Marion Maiwald, Marv Maiwald, Gary Anderson, Aaron DeWees and Phil Herkenrath, Jr. Pauley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Eugene Matthew “Dane” Peterson's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
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Eugene Matthew “Dane” Peterson death on 5 Nov 1993 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew O. Peterson

(1892 - 1969)

Anna Catherine Fuhs Peterson

(1894 - 1966)

Spouse

Marian Euvon “Bonnie” Herkenrath Peterson

(1922 - 2021)

Siblings

Helen Margaret Peterson Anderson

(1915 - 2001)

Urban Matthew Peterson

(1924 - 1985)

Children

Jay Allan Peterson

(1956 - 2018)

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Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

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6. Rose Hill Cemetery
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7. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

8. Lee Cemetery
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9. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

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11. Jacksonville Cemetery
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12. Danway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

13. Cass Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Jacobson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

16. Olson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

17. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

19. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

20. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029

21. Michaelsen Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

24. Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4935989, -95.3368988