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Oscar A. Peterson

Birth	:	19 Jul 1888 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Jun 1980 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 3 Lot 100 Plot 2
Description	:	PETERSON, OSCAR A.—Oscar A. Peterson was born July 19, 1888, and departed this life June 1, 1980, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 12 days. Son of John A Peterson and Mary Ellen Churchill, he lived many years in the Chelsea community. He was called into service in World War I in 1918 and served until November 11, 1918. He then resided in Torrington, Wyo. Following that they took up residence in Nebraska where he resided the rest of his life. He was united in marriage to Lucy Wright in 1909. ... Read More	PETERSON, OSCAR A.—Oscar A. Peterson was born July 19, 1888, and departed this life June 1, 1980, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 12 days. Son of John A Peterson and Mary Ellen Churchill, he lived many years in the Chelsea community. He was called into service in World War I in 1918 and served until November 11, 1918. He then resided in Torrington, Wyo. Following that they took up residence in Nebraska where he resided the rest of his life. He was united in marriage to Lucy Wright in 1909. She departed this life in 1914. On June 27, 1917, he married Wilhelmina Franz who survives him. His career was one of agricultural pursuit, a farmer who employed modern methods and also diversified his activities including dairying in later years. He was semi-retired from active work, and with his wife, moved to town in 1947. He was a member of the Methodist church of Geneva, having been affiliated with that faith for more than 50 years. He and his wife enjoyed their 60th anniversary of married life in 1977. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge. He received his 50-year pin in 1978. He was also a member of the American Legion, talking an active part in its activities until his later years. Surviving him, besides his wife, is their son, Raymond and wife Dorothy, together with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Linda) Wilkins, Steve and Michael, Richard and his son, Dustin, Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson and son Dathan and John. Also two nieces which they raised, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Marion) Nun, Michelle and Brandon, and Mrs. Lavone Barrett and children. Also surviving is one brother, Howard Peterson of PeEll, Wash.; a brother-in-law, Frank Bumgarner of Mesa, Ariz.; and sister-in-law, Nell Peterson of Denver, Col.; many nieces and nephews and cousins and a host of friends. Preceding him in death, besides his parents, were three sisters, Dena Nun, Cozy Bumgarner and Fern Michaels; and one brother, Lee Peterson, and also a great-grandson, Daniel Thomas Wilkins. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 4, 1980, at 10:30 a.m., from the United Methodist church by Rev. Jay Funk. Pallbearers were Wayne Churchill, Verle E. Myers, Clarence Nun, Ralph E. Nun, W. C. Nelson and Dr. David Portwood. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery with Masonic services. The Nebraska Signal June 12th, 1980 page 5.

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Oscar A. Peterson death on 1 Jun 1980 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

John August Peterson

(1860 - 1922)

Mary Ellen Churchill Peterson

(1866 - 1940)

Spouse

Lucie Marie Wright Peterson

(1890 - 1915)

Wilhelmina Augusta Franz Peterson

(1889 - 1984)

Siblings

Dena May Peterson Nun

(1885 - 1918)

Ellisworth Peterson

(1886 - 1887)

Children

Raymond William “Ray” Peterson

(1925 - 1994)

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