Fred W. Peterson (1917-1970)

PETERSON

Posted By: Padriag
Date: 12/26/2011 at 10:04:59

Source: Omaha World Herald; April; 13, 1970

Council Bluffs:

F.W. Peterson Is Heart Victim.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Fred W. Peterson, 52, owner and president of Gateway Terminal and Peterson Cartage Inc., both of Omaha.

Peterson of 316 Warren Street died of a heart attack Saturday evening as he raked leaves at his home.

A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Omaha Traffic Club and the Bluff's Masonic Lodge 71 AF&AM.

Survivors include his widow Pauline; son, Gregory of Omaha; mother, Mary of Council Bluffs and a brother, Rhen of Omaha.

Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. at the Meyer Funeral Home with burial at Ridgewood Cemetery.