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Verne William Peterson

Birth	:	20 May 1933 Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 1998 Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Stratford Courier July 29, 1998 WATHENA, KS - Verne W. Peterson, 65, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at his home. He was born on May 20, 1933 in Webster City, Iowa to Elmer and Gertie (McFarland) Peterson. Verne graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, Iowa in 1952 and in March of 1953 entered the U.S. Army and served in Korea with Tank Co., 223rd Infantry Regiment. He was released from active duty in January of 1955, having received the Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Korean Service and United Nations Service medals. Verne was proud of his military service and the uniform... Read More	Stratford Courier July 29, 1998 WATHENA, KS - Verne W. Peterson, 65, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at his home. He was born on May 20, 1933 in Webster City, Iowa to Elmer and Gertie (McFarland) Peterson. Verne graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, Iowa in 1952 and in March of 1953 entered the U.S. Army and served in Korea with Tank Co., 223rd Infantry Regiment. He was released from active duty in January of 1955, having received the Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Korean Service and United Nations Service medals. Verne was proud of his military service and the uniform he wore. On November 4, 1956, he married Phyllis Johnson in Stratford, Iowa. She survives of the home. Verne and his family moved to Wathena, Kansas in 1958, where he worked for the Wathena Times as a printer until 1969, when he transferred to Prompt Printing in St. Joseph, Missouri, and worked until 1978. He retired in 1995, having worked 17 years for TechAM, later named, Fermenta. Mr. Peterson was a member of the Wathena Masonic Lodge, #64, A.F. and A.M., American Legion Wathena Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars, #5531, where he served as Post Commander in 1975, all of Wathena, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marvin, all of Stratford, Iowa. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, two sons, Kevin D. of Pleasanton, California, Lance A. of Tracy, California, one daughter, Dorene M. Simpson of Wathena, Kansas, a brother, Donald of Algona, Iowa and a sister, Mabel Kail of Lewiston, Indiana, seven grandchildren and one step grandchild. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 24, 1998 at the Harmon Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. Rev. Mark Holland officiated, with V.F.W. and American Legion members as honorary pallbearers. Interment was Saturday, July 25, 1998 at South Marion Cemetery in Stratford, Iowa where Masonic services were observed.

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Where is Verne William Peterson's memorial?
Verne William Peterson's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Verne William Peterson death?
Verne William Peterson death on 21 Jul 1998 in Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Verne William Peterson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Elmer Peterson

(1885 - 1941)

Gertrude May McFarland Peterson

(1890 - 1958)

Spouse

Phyllis C. Johnson Peterson

(1937 - 2017)

Siblings

Marvin LuVerne Peterson

(1913 - 1980)

Donald Merle Peterson

(1922 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

2. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

3. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeport, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

4. Hooks Point Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

5. Hardin Township Cemetery
Hardin Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

6. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1700000, -93.8070000

7. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

8. White Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

9. Lake Center Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

10. Leininger Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1492004, -93.8356018

11. Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

12. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

13. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

14. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

15. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

16. Mackey Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1675000, -93.7565000

17. Runyan Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

18. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400

19. Schlicht Cemetery
Fraser, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

20. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

21. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

22. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Bass Point Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -93.8957977