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Ruth Ann Herrick Petersen

Birth	:	27 Feb 1931 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2015 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint John's Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5914670, -94.9547750
Description	:	= = = = = = = = = = Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. 234 West South Street Exira, IA 50076 Ruth Ann Petersen February 27, 1931 - November 17, 2015 Ruth Ann Petersen, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Rendleman) Herrick, was born February 27, 1931, at her parent’s home near Exira, Iowa and died November 17, 2015, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 20 days. Ruth was baptized as an infant then was born again in August of 1972 and baptized on September 3, 1978, at the Faith Fellowship Church in Audubon, Iowa. She... Read More	= = = = = = = = = = Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. 234 West South Street Exira, IA 50076 Ruth Ann Petersen February 27, 1931 - November 17, 2015 Ruth Ann Petersen, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Rendleman) Herrick, was born February 27, 1931, at her parent’s home near Exira, Iowa and died November 17, 2015, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 20 days. Ruth was baptized as an infant then was born again in August of 1972 and baptized on September 3, 1978, at the Faith Fellowship Church in Audubon, Iowa. She attended Exira Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1949. She then attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa for 2 years. On July 13, 1952, she was united in marriage to James L. Petersen at her parents’ home in Exira. They were blessed with three sons, David, Jon, and Paul. When they were first married, James was serving in the U.S. Army and they lived in Tennessee where he was stationed. James was honorably discharged and they returned to Exira and helped operate the family farm which they later purchased. They grew row crops and raised livestock for many years. During this time Ruth was a home maker and helped James with the farm work. James died September 28, 1982. Ruth lived on the farm for a few years then moved into Exira. She was employed at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, Iowa in the laundry department until she retired. Ruth enjoyed living at home and later moved to the Exira Care Center in July of 2015. Ruth was a member of the Federated United Church of Christ in Exira. She enjoyed being with her family especially her grandchildren. Most important to her was her relationship with God and her strong Christian faith. Preceding her in death were her husband James L. Petersen; her sons David Petersen and Paul Petersen, her sister Carol Tookey and her brothers-in-law Nels Petersen and Leo and his wife Evelyn Petersen. Survivors include her son XXXXX; her daughter-in-law XXXXX; her grandchildren XXXXXX; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, November 20, 2015, at 10:30 A.M. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira, Iowa. Interment will be in the St John’s Lutheran Cemetery west of Exira, Iowa. = = = = = = = = = =

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Ruth Ann Herrick Petersen's memorial is located at: Saint John's Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Ruth Ann Herrick Petersen death?
Ruth Ann Herrick Petersen death on 17 Nov 2015 in Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5914670
Longitude: -94.9547750

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Herrick

(1905 - 1967)

Ruth Ellen Rendleman Herrick

(1908 - 1986)

Spouse

James Leroy Petersen

(1928 - 1982)

Children

David J. Petersen

(1954 - 1975)

Paul Alan Petersen

(1958 - 2014)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

2. Adventist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

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Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

6. Oakfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

7. Holy Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

8. Elk Horn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

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Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

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12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

13. Clay Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

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Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

15. Bowen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

16. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

18. Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5462000, -94.7952000

19. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

20. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

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Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

22. Arlington Heights Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

23. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

24. Poplar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000