Peterson, Stephen James (1949 - 2021)

PETERSON, NAMEN, LARSEN, JENSEN, BIRKS, JENSEN, NELSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/27/2021 at 00:30:36

Name of deceased: Stephen James Peterson

Aged: 71 yrs, 11 mo, 3 days

Residence: Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Born: Nov. 20, 1949; Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Died: Oct. 23, 2021; Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: A private graveside service and burial of ashes was held at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, IA

Survived by: Mother, Bev (nee Namen) Peterson Larsen of Elk Horn, IA; sisters, Christine Jensen of Boise, ID, Rachel (spouse, Randy) Birks of Irwin, IA, Linda (spouse, Roger) Jensen of Atlantic, IA, and Marcia (spouse, Terry) Nelson of Kimballton, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Stepfather, Ed Larsen

Education: Graduated from Elk Horn-Kimballton (IA) High School, Class of 1968. While in high school, he won honors at the state wrestling tournament.

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at the Elk Horn (IA) Lutheran Church

Military service: Served in both the U. S. Army Green Berets and the U. S. Navy. Honorably discharged.

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After his military service, he worked as a machinist in the medical equipment industry until his retirement 10 years ago.

Hobbies/Interests: Liked to read and study foreign languages; he especially enjoyed reading the Bible in other languages

Sources: burmeisterjohannsen.com