Mr. Peterson was born on February 26, 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Walter and Marie Neisinger Peterson. He was united in marriage to Grace Engdahl for 69 years. He had been a purchasing agent for 3 M Company for over forty years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Deltona Alliance Church. He loved camping, fishing, motorcycles, cars and was a C.M.A. member
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Grace; two sons, Allan (Julie) Peterson and Larry Peterson; and a daughter, Marilyn Bielke; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Saturday, July 20th from 10 am till 11 am at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, FL, PH: 386-775-4260. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 20th at 11 am with Pastor Keith Stephens officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Deltona Memorial Gardens in Orange City, Florida.