Ken Peterson

Kenneth Cornelius Peterson, Jr. was born August 15, 1941 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Kenneth Sr. and Alice (Schultz) Peterson. He graduated from New Hampton High School in 1959 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. He retired from Ruan Transportation Management Systems as a Customer Service Representative. Ken was an active member of Grand View Lutheran Church where he enjoyed helping the Quilters. He also enjoyed an occasional trip to Prairie Meadows. Ken was a good listener and he always enjoyed meeting new people. Some of his favorite pastimes were playing card games, watching westerns, and listening to old country music. He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed cheering on the Chicago Cubs. It was a thrill for him to watch them win the World Series.

Ken passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines at the age of 78.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Mary Ellen Peterson and Maggie Peterson, sisters Lois McKeag and Betty Post, and many extended family and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan Peterson, and brother Alvin Peterson.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at Grand View Lutheran Church, 2930 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 on Saturday, August 31, 2019 beginning at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow.

Contributions are suggested to Grand View Lutheran Church in loving memory of Ken.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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