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John LeRoy Peterson

Birth	:	5 Sep 1930 Canoe Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Mar 2013 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hauge Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3922000, -91.7740000
Description	:	John Peterson, age 82, of Decorah, Iowa died Saturday,March 16, 2013 at the Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa with Rev. Matt Larson presiding. Burial was in the Hauge Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Decorah, Iowa. John LeRoy Peterson was born on September 5, 1930, the son of John E. and Lenora (Danielson) Peterson, Sr., on the family farm north of Decorah, Iowa. John was baptized September 28, 1930 at the Hauge Lutheran Church. John attended country school and graduated from the Decorah High... Read More	John Peterson, age 82, of Decorah, Iowa died Saturday,March 16, 2013 at the Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa with Rev. Matt Larson presiding. Burial was in the Hauge Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Decorah, Iowa. John LeRoy Peterson was born on September 5, 1930, the son of John E. and Lenora (Danielson) Peterson, Sr., on the family farm north of Decorah, Iowa. John was baptized September 28, 1930 at the Hauge Lutheran Church. John attended country school and graduated from the Decorah High School in 1949. John served in the United States Army in the Military Police in Japan for two years. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Anderson on August 25, 1956 at the Henrytown Lutheran Church, near Harmony, Minnesota. Together they farmed north of Decorah for many years. John enjoyed woodworking, getting together with the "Monday Nighters", square dancing and polka dancing with the Skyliner Polka Club. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting with family and friends. John was a member of the Burr Oak Lutheran Church where he served on the church Council. He also was on the Board of Directors for the Midland Coop. He was a member of the Joseph B. Lund American Legion Post # 299 in Mabel, Minnesota. John is survived by his wife Lorraine Peterson of Decorah, Iowa. One daughter, Lori (Joe) Musil of Ely, Iowa. Four sons: Brent (Pam) Peterson of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, Bradley (Rhonda) Peterson of Decorah, Iowa, Bruce (Lisa) Peterson of Decorah, Iowa, and Brian (Becky) Peterson also of Decorah, Iowa. There are fifteen grandchildren: Jeremy Musil, Jorunn Musil, Jared Musil, Zach Peterson, Paige Peterson, Jake Peterson, Brandon (Jenny) Peterson, Bryce (Sarah) Peterson, Sasha Peterson, Chad (fiance' Amber Martin) Tripp, Andy Dralle, Ali Frana, Sheena (Adam) Tollefson, Adam (fiance' Ashley Steeves) Suckow, and Meretta Peterson. John was survived by four great-grandchildren: Braden Peterson, Kiley Peterson, Ayden Peterson and Raegan Peterson. Two brothers Robert (Grace) Peterson of Decorah, Iowa and Charles (Rose) Peterson, also of Decorah. One sister, Helen (Rev. O. Paul) Hougen of Decorah, Iowa. One sister-in-law Nila Klinge of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, along with many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lenora Peterson, Sr., two sisters and their husbands Lucella (Virgil) Bender and Doris (Walter) Bender. One brother and his wives, Lucille Peterson and Dorothy Peterson; John's father and mother-in-law Irvin and Ruth Anderson; two brothers in-law Willard (Mary) Anderson and Norm Klinge.

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John LeRoy Peterson's memorial is located at: Hauge Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did John LeRoy Peterson death?
John LeRoy Peterson death on 16 Mar 2013 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John LeRoy Peterson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3922000
Longitude: -91.7740000

Family Members:

Parent

John E. Peterson

(1891 - 1981)

Lenora Amanda Danielson Peterson

(1895 - 1991)

Siblings

Ervin Albertus Peterson

(1917 - 1988)

Lucella Irene Peterson Bender

(1919 - 2008)

Doris Elvera Peterson Bender

(1921 - 2011)

Robert Dean “Bob” Peterson

(1925 - 2013)

Helen Vernelle Peterson Hougen

(1932 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

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Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

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Coordinate: 43.3844660, -91.8994330

14. Hesper Public Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

15. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

16. Stoen Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

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Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

18. Freeport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

19. Bluffton Cemetery
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20. Phelps Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

21. Saint Benedict Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

22. Egge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

23. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

24. Glenwood Cemetery
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