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William L. “Bill” Petersen

Birth	:	25 Dec 1928 Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2010 Hines, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6123800, -94.9994800
Description	:	William Leonard Petersen was born December 25, 1928, in Newell, Iowa, to James "Elmer" and Lillian (Shaw) Petersen. Bill grew up in Newell with his two older brothers, Jim and Jerry. He graduated from Newell High School in 1946. Bill enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 and served four years, spending three years in Germany with the occupation forces. In 1952, Bill attended Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa graduating with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1957. On April 17, 1954, while attending college, Bill married Carol Smith and they began raising their family in Storm Lake. Together they... Read More	William Leonard Petersen was born December 25, 1928, in Newell, Iowa, to James "Elmer" and Lillian (Shaw) Petersen. Bill grew up in Newell with his two older brothers, Jim and Jerry. He graduated from Newell High School in 1946. Bill enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 and served four years, spending three years in Germany with the occupation forces. In 1952, Bill attended Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa graduating with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1957. On April 17, 1954, while attending college, Bill married Carol Smith and they began raising their family in Storm Lake. Together they were blessed with four children, Mark, Mike, Michelle and Mary. Bill moved his family from Storm Lake to Keokuk, Iowa and finally to Hoffman Estates, Illinois in 1960. Bill worked for various companies in research and development, performing quality control and engineering functions. He also owned and managed several rental properties which kept him very busy throughout his "retirement years". Bill was a long time general aviation pilot and aircraft owner. He loved flying private airplanes, a passion passed along to him by his brothers Jim and Jerry and passed down to his son, Mark. Bill also loved singing and gardening. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lillian; his wife, Carol; his brother, Gerald Petersen; his sister-in-law, Betty Petersen; his brother-in-law, William "Billy" Smith, Jr.; his nephew, Kevin Petersen; and his companion, Patricia Murdoch.

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Where is William L. “Bill” Petersen's memorial?
William L. “Bill” Petersen's memorial is located at: Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did William L. “Bill” Petersen death?
William L. “Bill” Petersen death on 24 Apr 2010 in Hines, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William L. “Bill” Petersen's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6123800
Longitude: -94.9994800

Family Members:

Parent

James Elmer “Tip” Petersen

(1892 - 1976)

Lillian Schall Petersen

(1898 - 1983)

Spouse

Carol Elizabeth Smith Petersen

(1933 - 1994)

Siblings

James Elmer “Jim” Petersen Jr.

(1923 - 2010)

Gerald Howard “Jerry” Petersen

(1926 - 1989)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newell Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6123800, -94.9994800

2. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

3. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

4. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981

5. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

6. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

7. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

8. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

9. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

10. Cedar Township Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5810000, -94.8375000

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

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5821991, -94.8300018

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

14. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

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

16. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

17. Saint John Cemetery
Williams Township, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -94.8672028

18. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

19. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

20. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

22. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

23. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

24. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018