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John P Petersen

Birth	:	14 Apr 1871 Denmark
Death	:	18 Nov 1936 Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 7, Lot 64
Description	:	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, November 19, 1936, transcribed by Linda Berney: Crash Injuries Fatal To John Petersen – John Petersen, 65, was instantly killed about 7:30 Wednesday morning when his truck, loaded with buttermilk, struck the north-bound Burlington motor, completely demolishing the front of the truck, derailing the rear wheels of the train and tearing off an air tank. Mr. Petersen had been employed for several years as a driver for the Farmer's Co-operative creamery and was westward bound on his route. As he was late in getting started on his trip and being particularly conscientious... Read More	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, November 19, 1936, transcribed by Linda Berney: Crash Injuries Fatal To John Petersen – John Petersen, 65, was instantly killed about 7:30 Wednesday morning when his truck, loaded with buttermilk, struck the north-bound Burlington motor, completely demolishing the front of the truck, derailing the rear wheels of the train and tearing off an air tank. Mr. Petersen had been employed for several years as a driver for the Farmer's Co-operative creamery and was westward bound on his route. As he was late in getting started on his trip and being particularly conscientious about his work, it is supposed he gave no thought to the train which is due at that hour. The accident was heard by several Wolbach residents who rushed immediately to the scene of the tragedy. Mr. Petersen was lying beside the truck, and although he had received a severe cut beneath the chin and head bruises, little blood was lost, and death was apparently instantaneous due to a broken neck and internal injuries. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church tomorrow (Friday). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, November 26, 1936, transcribed by Linda Berney: Train-Truck Crash victim Buried Fri. – Largely attended funeral services were held for John Petersen, truck-train crash victim, in Trinity Lutheran church at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Last rites were conducted by Rev. Walter Chittenden and flower girls were Dorothy Bissell, Wilma Larsen, Patsy Cartwright, Elvina Hansen, Alice DeLaurant and Lorraine Johnson. Interment was in Hillside cemetery with J. B. Houghton, Mr. Bradley, Andrew Christensen, Martin Madsen, Chris Christensen and Carl Nielsen serving as pall bearers. Out of town relatives in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Emil Petersen of Casper, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Petersen, Albert Petersen and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelsen, all of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Fredricksen and children of Giltner, Mr. Dale Fredericksen of Fort Crook, Mr. Ras Hansen and Mildred Smith of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rasmussen of Central City, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Finley of Grand Island, and Mrs. Lloyd Haran of North Platte. OBITUARY – John P. Petersen was born in Jagerpres, Denmark April 14, 1871 and passed away at Wolbach, Nebraska, November 18, 1936 at the age of 65 years 7 months and 4 days. In 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Hansen. To this union were born five children: Alice Paulsen and Elmer J. both of Wolbach, and Emil J. of Casper, Wyoming. The two other children died in infancy. Mrs. Petersen also preceded her husband in death. Mr. Petersen came to this country when he was 18 years old locating at Bennett, Nebraska. In 1906 he moved, with his family to Greeley county where they resided on a farm 10 miles west of Wolbach. In 1920 he moved to Wolbach where he lived until his death. Mr. Petersen was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church but later united with the United Brethren church where he retained his membership until his death. Mr. Petersen is the first of a family of six children to be called home. Mrs. Otto Nelsen, Bennett, Nebraska, Mrs. P. A. Petersen, Lincoln, Nebraska; Mrs. Hans Fredericksen, Giltner, Nebraska, A. P. Petersen, Wolbach, and Lars Petersen, Tecumseh, Nebraska. Besides his children and his brothers and sisters, Mr. Petersen leaves to mourn his passing six grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors. He will be missed by his children, his brothers and sisters and his many business friends. He always had a kind word for everyone.

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John P Petersen's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
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John P Petersen death on 18 Nov 1936 in Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Parent

Niels P Petersen

(1842 - 1919)

Marie J Andreasen Petersen

(1844 - 1928)

Spouse

Jorgine Jennie Hansen Petersen

(1870 - 1923)

Siblings

Andrew Peter “A. P.” Petersen

(1869 - 1958)

Children

Alice H Petersen Paulsen

(1896 - 1980)

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