PETERSON, Jon R. 1939-2016

PETERSON, WINCHELL, SEGER, BURNS, LAVOLD, RECKARD, RUMMENS, BEHR, SCHYBERG

Posted By: Jeannine Peterson (email)
Date: 12/17/2016 at 08:22:18

Jon R. Peterson, 77, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, peacefully surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held, December 15, 2016, at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Reverent Neil Manternach officiating. Military Honors were conducted by the Mason City Veterans. Burial was in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Jon was born on June 10, 1939, son of Ralph and Gertrude (Winchell) Peterson. He graduated from Mason City High School, class of 1957, and later graduated from Mason City Junior College. Jon married JoAnne (Seger) on June 20, 1964, and they were blessed with two daughters. He worked for Interstate Power Company, later Alliant Energy, as the superintendent in charge of gas operations. Jon was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Jon's biggest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends. He loved to fish and loved to take anyone fishing, even two very reluctant daughters. Luckily, he had a grandson that loved to fish as much as he did, and these two became regular fishing buddies. He was very proud of his son-in-law's accomplishments and he loved to watch his granddaughter play volleyball, basketball, and gymnastics. He made friends wherever he went and every one of them had a special space in Jon's heart. The truest love of Jon's life was his wife, JoAnne, and their marriage is an inspiration to all who have known them.

Jon was an active member at Epiphany Parish Holy Family. He was a member of Noon Kiwanis for many years and also served as president. He was a member of the Holy Family Parish Council and served as president. Jon also served on the YMCA board and was a past member of Knights of Columbus. Jon served his country in the US Army Reserves.

Jon is survived by his wife, JoAnne Peterson, Mason City; two daughters, Christine Peterson, Mason City, Julie (Dave) Burns, Woodbury, MN; grandchildren, Joseph and Maya Burns; brother, Robert (Jeannie) Peterson, St. Ansgar; sister, Pat (Scott) Lavold, Plymouth, MN; brother-in-law, Dick (Marvel) Seger, Northwood; three sisters-in-law, Mary (Chuck) Reckard, Arnold Park, IA, Nancy (Bobby) Rummens, Rogersville, MO, Susan Behr, Mason City; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his special aunt, Dodie (Peterson) Schyberg, and brother-in-law, Chuck Behr.

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