Peterson, Calvin ("Cal") Ray (1943 - 2023)

PETERSON, JAHN, SCHECHINGER, KANE, BEOGHER, SCHLITZ, RAHN, COTA, SCOTT, MONTGOMERY

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/29/2023 at 14:22:02

Name of deceased: Calvin "Cal" Ray Peterson

Aged: 80 yrs, 9 mo, 19 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Feb. 22, 1943; Vermillion, Clay County, SD

Died: Dec. 13, 2023; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Family-led Memorial Service: Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in Rockfield Cemetery, Beresford, SD

Survived by: Son, Chad Peterson of Harlan, IA; daughter, Laura "Lori" (spouse, Dana) Jahn of Manilla, IA; grandchildren, Chris Jahn, Clark (spouse, Chelsea) Jahn, Jacob (spouse, Amber) Schechinger, Laci (spouse, Mitch) Kane; great-grandchildren, Shane Beogher, Keagan Schiltz, Caelix Jahn, Cobie Jahn, Calvin Schechinger, Ira Schechinger, Jaelyn Kane; sisters, Jan Rahn and Kay Cota; brother, Leroy (spouse, Sheri) Peterson; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Clarence and Zelia (nee Scott) Peterson; brother, David Lee, who died at birth; brother in-law, Richard Rahn; nephew, Brian Rahn; niece, Angie Montgomery

Education: Attended Rockfield School in Clay County, SD, from grade 1 through grade 8, and graduated from Alcester High School, SD with the Class of 1961

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Burbank, SD

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After graduating from high school, he began working for a concrete construction company. While working, a load of concrete dropped on him and crushed his pelvis. After the accident he went from working with concrete to working with asphalt. He moved to Harlan, IA in 1964 and started his career at Western Engineering. Cal worked for other asphalt companies over time, but Western Engineering always held a special place in his heart.

Hobbies/Interests: Liked to restore antique tractors, tinker in the garage, collect coins and spend time with family and friends; also enjoyed shooting guns and was a sharpshooter; he particularly enjoyed fishing.

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com