- Birth: 14 Aug 1879, Clarion, Wright, Iowa
- Death: 10 Oct 1972, Postville, IA
Father: Charles F. PETERSON
Mother: Mellie C. LOWE
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Obituary:
DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT CITIZEN
Funeral services for A. L. Peterson, prominent, longtime citizen of
Postville, were held in the Community Presbyterian Church, Postville,
Tuesday, October 10, 1972, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dick Harberts
officiating. Mr. Peterson died suddenly at his home Friday evening,
October 6, 1972.
Alonzo Lowe Peterson, son of Charles F. and Mary Lowe Peterson, was
born August 14, 1879 at Clarion, Iowa. He spent his childhood in the
Clarion community where he completed his schooling. In 1898, Mr.
Peterson, then 18, answered President McKinley's call and volunteered
for service in the Spanish-American war. He returned from service in
Cuba to graduate from Grinnell college in 1901. Upon graduation he
was offered a job with Harris Bank and Trust Co. in Chicago but
declined. Mr. Peterson was united in marriage to Ednah McConnell of
Spencer, August 9, 1905. The couple settled at Centuria, Wisconsin,
where he was employed in a a bank from 1905 until 1911. Since 1911 he
has made his home in Postville. Mr. Peterson was a cashier for the
Postville State Bank for 26 years. In 1935, he joined the staff of
Hall Roberts & Son and has served as controller and treasurer. He
remained active until his death. Mr. Peterson was very active in
civic affairs. He served two terms on the Postville Board of
Education and for 30 years was a member of the Board of Trustees of
the Postville Memorial Hospital. He was an active member of the
Community Presbyterian Church where he was treasurer for 48 years.
Mr. Peterson was a 50 year member of the Masons and also a member of
the VFW at Yankton, South Dakota.
The Petersons were the parents of six children. Surviving are his
five sons: Charles M. of Wilton Junction; Richard F. of Cedar Rapids;
Donald R. of Des Moines; Duane C. of Chicago, Illinois, and Roland E.
of Yankton, South Dakota; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,
many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, his
wife Ednah on May 7, 1936, one daughter, Aileen Dolores in 1927; two
sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Vera) Nesbit and Mrs. Roy (Florence) Sherer
and a brother Norris Peterson. Interment was in the Postville
Cemetery.
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