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Leon O. Petersen

Birth	:	15 Jun 1932
Death	:	4 Jun 2011 Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3560982, -95.4516983
Description	:	Leon O. Petersen June 15, 1932 - June 4, 2016 From: Ida Grove, Leon O. Petersen was born to Chris A. & Christina J. (Janssen) Petersen on June 15, 1932, in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church (Grant Township) of Ida Grove. Attending rural school through the 8th grade, he graduated from the Ida Grove High School with the class of 1950. Drafted into the United States Army in 1952, Leon was in the Korean War and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC) in the 9th Artillery Battalion of the Armed Forces. He... Read More	Leon O. Petersen June 15, 1932 - June 4, 2016 From: Ida Grove, Leon O. Petersen was born to Chris A. & Christina J. (Janssen) Petersen on June 15, 1932, in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church (Grant Township) of Ida Grove. Attending rural school through the 8th grade, he graduated from the Ida Grove High School with the class of 1950. Drafted into the United States Army in 1952, Leon was in the Korean War and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC) in the 9th Artillery Battalion of the Armed Forces. He returned from Korea in 1954. Leon farmed with his father south of Ida Grove. He met his wife, Joan K. Kies, who was a teacher in the Ida Grove School system. They were married on August 12, 1956, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Lake View, Iowa. They moved to a farm south of Ida Grove where they farmed for many years and were blessed with two sons, David Lee and Chris William. Leon and Joan were faithful members of Trinity Lutheran Church (Grant Township) of Ida Grove. In 1969 they became members of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, after the closing of the Trinity Lutheran Church due to a storm. He held various offices through the years in both the Trinity and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Leon was on the Ida County State Bank Board which later became United Bank of Iowa, for 34 years, from 1977 until 2011. He also was a member of the McNamara Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion. Leon and Joan moved into Ida Grove in 1998. He continued farming for several years, also helping his nephew Ron, and other friends with their farming. Leon enjoyed coffee with the guys and playing cards. Especially with the 500 group of which he & Joan were members of for many years. He especially enjoyed going to all the grandchildren events, of which there were many, and in earlier years, going to the ISU Football games. Left to cherish Leons memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Joan K. Petersen of Ida Grove, Iowa; children David L. (Karen) Petersen of Ida Grove, Iowa and Chris W. (Kim) Petersen of Ames Iowa; four grandchildren: Nick Petersen of Des Moines, Iowa, Lexie and Sarah Petersen of Ida Grove, Iowa and Katie Petersen of Ames, Iowa; sister-in-law, Berdine Petersen of Ida Grove, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Virgil, Gilbert, and Emmet Petersen.

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Leon O. Petersen's memorial is located at: Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA.
When did Leon O. Petersen death?
Leon O. Petersen death on 4 Jun 2011 in Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3560982
Longitude: -95.4516983

Family Members:

Parent

Christian August “Chris” Petersen

(1893 - 1963)

Christina Johanne Janssen Petersen

(1896 - 1962)

Siblings

Virgil Christian Petersen

(1921 - 1981)

Gilbert John Petersen

(1923 - 2007)

Emmett Gene Petersen

(1928 - 1981)

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