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Mildred Anna Geraldine “Millie” Olson Peterson

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Birth	:	13 Sep 1922 Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2016 Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Plot	:	5 6 6
Description	:	Mildred Peterson, 94 of West Union, Iowa died Saturday December 24, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, Iowa. Mildred Anna Geraldine, the daughter of Louis (LTN) and Cora (Nordhus) Olson was born, September 13, 1922 on a farm near Clermont, Iowa. She was baptized at the West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Gunsten and confirmed at the West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Gunsten. Millie attended rural school near her farm and attended Clermont High School, graduating in 1939. After graduation she was employed at Montauk Larabee Mansion in Clermont until 1941. On October 24, 1941 Mildred was united... Read More	Mildred Peterson, 94 of West Union, Iowa died Saturday December 24, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, Iowa. Mildred Anna Geraldine, the daughter of Louis (LTN) and Cora (Nordhus) Olson was born, September 13, 1922 on a farm near Clermont, Iowa. She was baptized at the West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Gunsten and confirmed at the West Clermont Lutheran Church by Rev. Gunsten. Millie attended rural school near her farm and attended Clermont High School, graduating in 1939. After graduation she was employed at Montauk Larabee Mansion in Clermont until 1941. On October 24, 1941 Mildred was united in marriage with Ernest Merlin Peterson at the West Clermont Church by Rev. Ramsey. To this union, three sons were born, Larry, Dennis and David. They farmed for several years on a farm they purchased east of West Union, Iowa. Some years after Ernest’s death, she moved to West Union, Iowa and then resided at the Good Samaritan Center, Waukon, Iowa. Millie was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Chairman of Ruth Circle, served on ZLCW Board for several years and helped in the kitchen every Monday for Due Days. In 1998, Millie was acknowledged for her volunteer work by Governor Terry Branstad and he stopped into see her last year. She enjoyed going to Circle, helping with meals on wheels, doing volunteer work, playing euchre, going to the river and telling jokes. Millie is survived by her son, Dennis; three sisters, Ardes Olson Pitman, Doly McDermott and Lorraine Olson; her grandchildren, Heather Peterson Erickson, Lisa Peterson Dummermuth; three great grandchildren, Ainzley Erickson, Angela and Andrea Dummermuth; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Peterson; parents, LTN and Cora Olson; stepmother, Laura Olson; two sons, Larry and David; brothers, Louis Luke Arthur Olson and Kenneth Clarence Evon Olson; one sister, Lovilla Corrine Olson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Zion Lutheran Church in West, Union, Iowa with a visitation one hour before services from 10-11 am at the church on Thursday. Rev. Adam Starret will be the Officiant. Obituary & photo published by Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union.

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Mildred Anna Geraldine “Millie” Olson Peterson's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Mildred Anna Geraldine “Millie” Olson Peterson death?
Mildred Anna Geraldine “Millie” Olson Peterson death on 24 Dec 2016 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

Louie Tinius N “LTN” Olson

(1889 - 1964)

Cora A. Nordhus Olson

(1891 - 1928)

Spouse

Ernest Martin Peterson

(1910 - 1977)

Siblings

Louis Arthur Olson

(1918 - 1979)

Kenneth C Olson

(1924 - 1948)

Children

Larry C Peterson

(1946 - 1990)

David Peterson

(1958 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964