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Marvin Jens Petersen

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Birth	:	18 Oct 1918 Danbury, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 2011 Mapleton, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Midway, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3667500, -95.7281500
Description	:	Marvin Jens Petersen was born Oct. 18, 1918, at rural Danbury, Iowa, the son of Jens Christian and Luella (Strackbein) Petersen. He attended rural school in Morgan Township and completed ninth grade at Anthon Public High School. After school, he farmed with his father until he was called to serve his country. He served six months in the states and three years in the European Theater. In 1947, he married Roberta Lewis, the widow of Alfred Hamann. To this union two children were born, Byron and Rhonda. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was... Read More	Marvin Jens Petersen was born Oct. 18, 1918, at rural Danbury, Iowa, the son of Jens Christian and Luella (Strackbein) Petersen. He attended rural school in Morgan Township and completed ninth grade at Anthon Public High School. After school, he farmed with his father until he was called to serve his country. He served six months in the states and three years in the European Theater. In 1947, he married Roberta Lewis, the widow of Alfred Hamann. To this union two children were born, Byron and Rhonda. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He served various positions on St. Paul's Church Board. He was secretary of St. Paul's Cemetery Board for 33 years. Marvin and Roberta moved into Anthon in 1979 when he retired from farming. From 1982 to 1985 he had a seed store in Anthon. Marvin passed away July 18, 2011, in Mapleton, Iowa. Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Midway with the Revs. Randy Cormeny and Andrew Carlson officiating. Burial followed at St. Paul Cemetery, Midway, with military rites provided by the American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon. Services were directed by Armstrong Funeral Home of Anthon. Survivors include a son, Byron and wife Marcia Petersen; a daughter, Rhonda (Mrs. John) Boddicker; a stepdaughter and her husband, Janice (Mrs. Tom) Umbach; twelve grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Enid Petersen of Anthon. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta, his parents; a granddaughter-in-law, Billie Jean Umbach; three brothers, Robert Petersen, Lester Petersen and Benny Petersen and a sister-in-law Vera (Mrs. Benny) Petersen.

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Marvin Jens Petersen's memorial is located at: Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Midway, Woodbury County, USA.
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Marvin Jens Petersen death on 18 Jul 2011 in Mapleton, Monona County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3667500
Longitude: -95.7281500

Family Members:

Parent

Jens Christian Petersen

(1894 - 1985)

Luella M. Strackbein Petersen

(1892 - 1979)

Spouse

Roberta Pearl Lewis Petersen

(1923 - 2007)

Children

Byron Marvin Petersen

(1948 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.3667500, -95.7281500

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8. Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery
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9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4906006, -95.6231003

15. Oto Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2764015, -95.9032974

16. Lucky Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3816986, -95.9417038

17. Wolf Creek Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4033700, -95.9411600

18. Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4752998, -95.5625000

19. Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4148300, -95.9420000

20. Ida Grove Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3502998, -95.4966965

21. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5321999, -95.6619034

22. Hartliben Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1967010, -95.6707993

23. Fairfield Cemetery
Correctionville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4710999, -95.9210968

24. Good Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5391998, -95.7885971