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Peter J. Lefor

Birth	:	26 Jan 1917 Lefor, Stark County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Jun 2011 Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Dickinson Mausoleum, Dickinson, Stark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8980840, -102.7694610
Plot	:	BLDG B, W SIDE, INSIDE, E BLDG, 1B
Description	:	Peter J. Lefor, 94, Dickinson, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home under Hospice Care with his family at his bedside. Peter's Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, with Fr. Jeff Zwack as the celebrant. Entombment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the church. There will be a rosary & vigil at 7 p.m., Friday at the church. Peter J. Lefor was... Read More	Peter J. Lefor, 94, Dickinson, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home under Hospice Care with his family at his bedside. Peter's Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, with Fr. Jeff Zwack as the celebrant. Entombment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the church. There will be a rosary & vigil at 7 p.m., Friday at the church. Peter J. Lefor was born on January 26, 1917 to Elizabeth (Martin) Lefor and Peter K. Lefor. He was the second oldest son, with Tony being the oldest followed by Betty, Eleanor, Anna and Pauline. He attended country school (Garden #17) for 8 years. He then quit school to help on the farm. He farmed with his dad on the Homestead farm until 1950's when he bought the farm from his father. On April 23, 1946, Pete married Minnie Dvorak at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. He and Minnie had Kenny, Connie, Arnie, Betsy "Bobby", Greg, Jeff and Gale. They farmed and raised their family near Lefor for 32 years, before retiring from the farm and moving to Dickinson. Pete was generous in helping his family with many jobs. He often put down his work to help others. He served as the President of Garden School District, was a member of the Gladstone Fire Department. He was a lifelong member of Knights of Columbus Council 5477. After moving from the farm to Dickinson, Pete worked as a finish carpenter for Carlson Homes, he also worked for the Dickinson Parks and Recreation. Pete was a real handyman. Over the years he built cabinets, windmills, wood furniture and many other projects. His famous little self made car, (the PUTT PUTT) was enjoyed by several generations, his children and all his grandchildren. Pete was a great mentor for his children. "Do it right the first time". He enjoyed old time music, dancing, bowling, playing cards, and joking with his grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Betty Sigl, Anna Schuld, Eleanor Birgenheier, one brother Tony Lefor and an infant son Bobby. Pete will be dearly missed by his wife of 65 years, Minnie, daughters, Connie (Bill) Milder, Betsy (Dwight) Grismer, Gale (Kurt) Robinson. Sons, Kenny (Carol), Arnie (Marilyn), Greg (Les), and Jeff (Tanna), his 15 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren and pet cat "Joe".

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Where is Peter J. Lefor's memorial?
Peter J. Lefor's memorial is located at: Dickinson Mausoleum, Dickinson, Stark County, USA.
When did Peter J. Lefor death?
Peter J. Lefor death on 1 Jun 2011 in Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter J. Lefor's memorial?
Latitude: 46.8980840
Longitude: -102.7694610

Family Members:

Parent

Peter K. Lefor

(1892 - 1986)

Elizabeth Martin Lefor

(1896 - 1983)

Siblings

Anna Juliana Lefor Schuld

(1921 - 1981)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dickinson Mausoleum
Dickinson, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8980840, -102.7694610

2. St. Patrick's Cemetery
Dickinson, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8972015, -102.7688980

3. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Dickinson, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8960991, -102.7688980

4. Dickinson Cemetery
Dickinson, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8897018, -102.7694016

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8549995, -102.8110962

6. Home in the Meadow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9805500, -102.8452667

7. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0014114, -102.8842773

8. Gladstone Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8607483, -102.5496445

9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8592796, -102.9920197

10. Saint Thomas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8619003, -102.5456009

11. Saint Anthony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0835991, -102.8953018

12. Immanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9418983, -102.4736023

13. Lutheran Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7600594, -102.5181961

14. Saint Phillips Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0665855, -102.5577469

15. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0999570, -102.9269920

16. Saint Pius Cemetery
Schefield, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6760220, -102.8564880

17. Taylor Lutheran Cemetery
Taylor, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9052429, -102.4179916

18. Pioneer Cemetery
Taylor, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8405710, -102.4108330

19. Saint Elizabeth Cemetery
Lefor, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6838989, -102.5639038

20. Ridgeway Lutheran Cemetery
Hirschville, Dunn County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0608482, -102.4614868

21. Saint Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery
Fairfield, Billings County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0524900, -103.1092000

22. Saint Demetrius Cemetery
Billings County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0546989, -103.1081009

23. Sacred Heart Monastery Cemetery
Richardton, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8933670, -102.3469540

24. Belfield Lutheran Cemetery
Belfield, Stark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8786970, -103.1959860