BORN

1920

DIED

2013

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Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania

Victoria Peterson Obituary

Victor H. Peterson, 92, of Lantz Corners, formerly of Kushequa, passed away at home unexpectedly Saturday (Jan. 26, 2013).
He was born May 14, 1920, in Bradford, the son of the late Ivan and Beda Samuelson Peterson. On Aug. 16, 1947, he married Joyce V. Martinson in the Kushequa Union Church. 
Victor enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on June 29, 1940. He was with the 44th Pursuit Squadron at Bellows Field, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, during the attack of Pearl Harbor. He was honorably discharged in September 1945.
He was a member of the Mount Jewett American Legion, VFW and the PA and National Associations of Survivors of Pearl Harbor. He actively served on funeral detail.
Victor worked for South Penn Oil Co. and retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery.
He was a Hamlin Township school director on the Smethport Area School Board for eight years and a forest fire warden for 35 years.
He was active with the Mount Jewett Boy Scout Troop 410 for more than 65 years, serving as scout master for 15 years, helping put up flags on holidays for more than 50 years and also serving as a committee person. He also served on the McKean County Solid Waste Authority for 13 years. 
He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Mount Jewett, where he taught Sunday School and served on church council. He also was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood.
Victor is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce; three daughters, Susan (Gary) DeVore, Savannah, Ill., Sonja (Larry) Geer of Kane and Victoria (Aaron) Hill of Madison, Ohio; one brother, Allen (Diane) of Aliquippa; seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Kost, Craig (Grazyna) Geer, Ryan (Kira) Geer, David (Lisa) Geer, Erin DeVore and Shirley and Daniel Hill; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Craig; and three brothers, Donald, Paul and Kenneth.
The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cummings Funeral Home in Mount Jewett. Friends may also attend a funeral service at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Mount Jewett at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials, if desired, be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church; or Boy Scout Troop 410.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfuneralhome.com

Published by The Bradford Era from Jan. 28 to Feb. 4, 2013.
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For a very short time Victor and I would talk about the small towns in the area he grew up in and helped me with gathering the information I need to write my book. I love this man and his most charming wife Joyce. GOD Bless both of you my friends.

Scott Morgan

February 12, 2013

I was very saddened to hear of Vic's passing.I am so glad we got to visit and spend time with the both of you. Vic was a "stand up' man of integrety and qualities that would make anyone proud to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you,Susan Morgans

Susan Morgans

February 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

Mary Burkett

February 4, 2013

Sonja and family, we want to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. God bless all of you at this very sad time.

Wayne and Ann Chapman

January 30, 2013

A legacy of faithfulness and service to his family and country. Praying for God's comfort in this time of mourning.

Bruce and Tammie Kumher

January 30, 2013

Vickie & Family,
Your father so freely gave of his time & talents. What an inspiration for all. We are sorry for your loss & will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. -Love, Mike, Carol, & Rachael

Carol Hill

January 29, 2013

Craig and family - we know how much your grandfather meant to you all. We are sorry for your loss and will hold you in thought & prayer. CPG Team: Rick, Michael & Pam

Pamela Alderink

January 28, 2013

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