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Virgil Earl Peterson

Birth	:	10 Jan 1918 Alta, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Dec 1965 Corning, Adams County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elk Cemetery, Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7641983, -95.3094025
Description	:	Virgil Earl Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marenus Peterson, was born January 10, 1918, at Alta. He grew to manhood in £lk township. The Elk Baptist was his home church. He attended the Fairview grade and high school. After graduation he worked with his father in a service station. During these six years he felt the call to the ministry. He finally responded and enrolled in Northwestern Bible School, of Minneapolis, Minn., in 1942. During the four years of training for the ministry he worked at various j'obs to pay for his expenses. He was baptized and... Read More	Virgil Earl Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marenus Peterson, was born January 10, 1918, at Alta. He grew to manhood in £lk township. The Elk Baptist was his home church. He attended the Fairview grade and high school. After graduation he worked with his father in a service station. During these six years he felt the call to the ministry. He finally responded and enrolled in Northwestern Bible School, of Minneapolis, Minn., in 1942. During the four years of training for the ministry he worked at various j'obs to pay for his expenses. He was baptized and became a member of the Elk Baptist church in May, 1932. On August 22, 1945, he was united in marriage with Pauline Petlon in the Elk Baptist church. Since Mr. Peterson was still in college, they made their first home in Minneapolis. He accepted the call to First Baptist church of Climbing Hill in March, 1947. He was ordained as a minister in this church in 1950, serving the parish until June, 1953 when he accepted the call to First Baptist church of Spirit Lake. In November, 1959. Rev. Peterson began his pastoral relationship with First Baptist church of Corning. During these years, he and his family endeared them selves to the church, the community and the Association. Rev. Peterson served the Sioux Valley Association as moderator and in other official capacities. He was active in the local and Associational fellowship of ministers.

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Virgil Earl Peterson's memorial is located at: Elk Cemetery, Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Virgil Earl Peterson death?
Virgil Earl Peterson death on 23 Dec 1965 in Corning, Adams County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7641983
Longitude: -95.3094025

Family Members:

Parent

Marenus Peter Peterson

(1883 - 1963)

Annie M. Hanson Peterson

(1888 - 1973)

Siblings

Wesley Peterson

(1912 - 1991)

Helen M. Peterson Johnson

(1915 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -95.3094025

2. Plainview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8087100, -95.3280200

3. Haight Family Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7778400, -95.3781060

4. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8165000, -95.3885000

5. Scandinavian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6833000, -95.3107986

6. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6730600, -95.2908300

7. Little Sioux Valley Cemetery
Rembrandt, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -95.2074966

8. Saint Johannes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8662758, -95.3669968

9. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7024994, -95.4460983

10. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

11. Barnes Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8880997, -95.2397003

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

13. Afton Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8064003, -95.4863968

14. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000

15. Cherokee County Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8502998, -95.4906006

16. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6053467, -95.3725739

18. Oakland Cemetery
Peterson, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9281006, -95.3432999

19. Lone Tree Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8819008, -95.1492004

20. Douglas Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9255981, -95.2450027

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

22. Diamond Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6156006, -95.4480972

23. Cedar Cemetery
Larrabee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361015, -95.5346985

24. Fred Feldman Grave
Waterman Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9178590, -95.4433340