Philip O Peterson
August 10, 1927 - August 15, 2017
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COLUMBUS-Philip O. "Pete" Peterson, age 90, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Home Again Assisted Living with his wife by his side. He was born on Aug. 10, 1927, in Madison, the son of Percy and Signe (Rasmussen) Peterson. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 until 1946. Pete was united in marriage to Myrtle Schliewe on June 19, 1954, and were blessed with 63 years. Over his career, he worked for Robertson Transportation and Carnation Transportation. In 1987, Pete retired as a truck driver, and he and Myrtle resided in Florida for 17 years before moving back to Wisconsin. He enjoyed watching westerns, reading western books and was an avid Packers fan. Pete is survived by his wife, Myrtle; sister, Mildred Peterson; and other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Alice (James) Cornelius. A graveside service with military honors being conducted will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Dr., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
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Janet Stanek
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This is from cousin Janet Peterson Stanek. I have very many wonderful memories of Pete, ("Bud") to me & our family as we were growing up. Bud & all the Peterson families loved coming to the Peterson farm that my parent's owned. We were a very close Peterson family with Aunt's, Uncle's & cousins. He will be missed by all.
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Susan Kohls Slocum
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I have great memories of Pete and Myrt when they lived near and spent time with my parents, Bob and Helen Kohls. Lost track of them when they moved to Florida. To us, Pete was "Meathead" Great memories and surely missed. Susan Kohls Slocum
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Ellen (Roche) Langsdorf
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Myrt, I never got to know Pete but never forget you. I see you were married same year as us. Never did get down to see you in Columbus but you again have my sympathy as with Sister Ev
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Cheri
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Enjoyed knowing Pete, cut his hair for many years, was always interesting with his stories, he was always friendly, and will be missed by me