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Wayne Merle Petersen

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Birth	:	18 Mar 1922 Monroe Township, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Mar 2011 Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4755478, -95.2109756
Plot	:	Section C, Block 48, Lot 3
Inscription	:	"In God's Loving Care"
Description	:	Wayne Merle Petersen was born on March 18, 1922, to John and Anna (Olson) Petersen in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Walnut High School with the class of 1940. He was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan on December 7, 1941. Wayne married Frances Jorgensen on October 5, 1942 in Maryville, Missouri. Four children were born to this union: Bonnie, JoAnn, Connie and Wayne. Frances died on April 9, 1974. He married Alta Willoughby on August 23, 1975 in Walnut. Alta died in September 6, 1990 following a long illness. Wayne farmed in the Walnut area his entire life... Read More	Wayne Merle Petersen was born on March 18, 1922, to John and Anna (Olson) Petersen in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Walnut High School with the class of 1940. He was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan on December 7, 1941. Wayne married Frances Jorgensen on October 5, 1942 in Maryville, Missouri. Four children were born to this union: Bonnie, JoAnn, Connie and Wayne. Frances died on April 9, 1974. He married Alta Willoughby on August 23, 1975 in Walnut. Alta died in September 6, 1990 following a long illness. Wayne farmed in the Walnut area his entire life and he raised cattle, hogs and chickens. His sense of humor was also a big part of Wayne and he loved playing practical jokes on family and friends. He delighted in teasing his grandchildren. Wayne is one of the few remaining charter members of the Calvary Baptist Church in Walnut. He helped build the church sixty years ago. He served on the board for many years, serving as trustee and as church treasurer. Wayne's love of farming continued after his retirement in 1982, even while he was so ill with cancer, proving you can never take the farmer away from the farm. Wayne moved to Peace Haven Retirement Home in Walnut for twelve years and this is where he met special friend Mary Noble. In October of 2007, Wayne moved to the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center and this is where he died on Saturday, March 12, 2011, having obtained the age of eighty-eight years, eleven months, and twenty-two days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances, his second wife Alta, a special friend Mary Noble, son-in-law Ron Hall, and brothers-in-law Helmer Marcussen and Vincent Clemons. Pastor Aaron Hand officiated the 10:30 am funeral service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Interment was held at the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut with Michael Petersen, Matthew Petersen, Tyler Holtz, Eric Holtz, Nicholas Klein, Duane Holtz, Bob Klein and Travis Hall serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers were Harold Lansman, Merle Petersen, Dewey Linden, Ralph Hansen and Donald Hansen. Contributor: 83GravestonePhotographer (48653602) • [email protected]

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Wayne Merle Petersen's memorial is located at: Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did Wayne Merle Petersen death?
Wayne Merle Petersen death on 12 Mar 2011 in Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4755478
Longitude: -95.2109756

Family Members:

Parent

John O. Petersen

(1891 - 1983)

Anna R. Olsen Petersen

(1892 - 1945)

Spouse

Frances M Petersen

(1922 - 1974)

Alta May Troll Willoughby

(1925 - 1990)

Siblings

Opal Darlene Petersen Marcussen

(1925 - 2020)

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