Harold "Pete" Peterson

Harold Peterson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. He was born on May 9, 1947 in Atlantic, Iowa to Eugene and Betty Peterson.

Pete proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War Era, receiving a Purple Heart for his courageous service. He loved spending time with his family, friends, fishing, working in the yard and meeting lots of new people throughout his life. Pete took pride in his 1968 BSA motorcycle and 1956 Ford Tractor. He worked 17 years as a diesel mechanic at Hicklin GM Power Company and retired as an MVS Truck Driver for the United States Postal Service after 22 years.

Pete is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sandy; daughters, Jamie (Travis) Miller and Kelly Peterson (Joe Gonzalez); two granddaughters, Kelsie and Halleigh; his grandson, Braley whom he completely adored; one sister, Fara (Roy) Smith of Winterset; four nephews, Aaron (Krista), Marc (Trisha), and Patrick Smith and Spencer Melchert; one niece, Haley Scott and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset Dr. in Norwalk. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery where military rites will be provided.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be provided to the Norwalk United Methodist Church and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Iowa Chapter in loving memory of Pete. Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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