Paul Peterson
September 23, 2013
Paul Irwin Peterson of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013. He was born October 30, 1924, to William and Thea (Egemo) Peterson of Kelley, Iowa. Paul served in the Marine Corps during WWII. On July 2, 1949, he married Dorothy Ann Thompson of Ames, Iowa. Paul loved animals, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Patricia Peterson; sons, Erick (Bonnie) Peterson, Michael (Michael Ouellette) Peterson, and Steven (Mary Kay) Peterson; three grandchildren, Jeremy (Alexis) Peterson, Jamie (Troy) Webber, and Gregory Peterson; six great-grandchildren, Jessica Webber, Jordan Webber, Tyler Webber, Damion Peterson, Savannah Peterson, and Micayla Peterson; and his brother, Jerome. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Dorothy; his great-grandson, Colby Peterson; his parents; his brothers, William and Leonard; and his sisters, Geverna Pfrimmer, Edith Amodeo, Ella Essex, Esther Maxwell, and Thelma Keltner.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Paul.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Nancy Peterson
09/26/2013
Uncle Paulie, I will miss you so much. You were such a kind man with an amazing sense of humor. I have so many wonderful memories of you and Aunt Dorothy. God bless.
Chuck Burgher
09/25/2013
Erick sorry to hear about your Dad. At least he is in hands of God now and will watch over you and your family.
Cheryl Jones
09/25/2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad . I'm going to do my best to make it down .