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
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