DEENE L. PETERSON 1923-1995

LAWSON, PETERSON

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 3/3/2009 at 14:05:35

Deene L. Peterson

Deene L. Peterson, son of Lewis and Alta (Lawson) Peterson, was born February 16, 1923 at Waukon, Iowa. He died February 5, 1995 at his home in Waukon. He was 71 years old.

Deene was baptized in 1923 and confirmed in 1937. He belonged to St. John's Lutheran Church all of his life.

He graduated from Waukon High School in 1940 and attended Waukon Junior College for two years. Deene was a life time Waukon resident, whose occupation was as an iron worker and welder. Deene used to hunt, bowl and play music. He placed first in All-State Band in high school as a drummer.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his cousins.

Funeral services were held Thursday, February 9, 1995 at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lynn Groe officiating. Casket bearers were Roger Martin, Loren Rodman, John Shafer, David Lawson, Donald Lawson and Clifford E. Lawson, Jr. Martin Funeral Home of Waukon was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery.

Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection.
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