Peterson, Lawrence
1942 - 2020
Lawrence E. "Larry" Peterson, age 77, died peacefully on March 25, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Edith Peterson and son David L. Peterson. He is survived by his wife of more than 45 years, Anne; his sister, Barbara (Mike) Sammon; nieces, Emily (Geoff) Curtis and Elizabeth (Eric) Haskell; grandnieces, Catherine and Maggie; sister-in-law, Ellen Rosher; brother-in-law, Richard (Debbie) Rosher and their children and grandchildren, as well as many dear friends and work associates who he came to know across the years. Larry was a graduate of Northwestern University and completed a master's degree at The Ohio State University. Both degrees were in Political Science and International Relations. He worked in various administrative capacities at The Ohio State University, Capital University in Bexley, Ohio, the Columbus College of Art & Design, and McDonald, Cassell and Bassett Architects in Columbus from which he retired in 2008. He was an avid antique and art collector and was a certified appraiser. Gardening was also one of his hobbies. In recent years, he and Anne were able to travel widely both in the U.S. and abroad. He was also an active member of the Columbus Futurists organization and a supporter of the Columbus Museum of Art. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that those who wish to pay tribute to Larry contribute to the Ohio Health Emergency Assistance Fund, Ohio Health Foundation, 3430 Ohio Health Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43202 in appreciation of the excellent care he received in his final days. A gathering reception to honor Larry will take place at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL at a later time to be announced. To sign Larry's online guestbook or to share a special memory, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 31 to Apr. 5, 2020.

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Clyde Henry

April 10, 2020

He was a remarkable man, thoughtful and generous, and always ready with a delightful story or insight. I learned from him and enjoyed his support and mentorshipour deepest sympathies upon your loss.
Clyde and Janet Henry

April 4, 2020

Dear Anne,

You and Larry are my Huckleberry friends on the Moon River of life. So appreciate how generous you and Larry have been to include me so many times and the experiences we have shared. On our road trips - I would poke my head into the front seat space between you like a pet so as to not miss a single word of our fabulous conversations.

Larry's curiosity, his creativity, his enthusiasm and brilliant brain made every moment with him exciting.

I feel privileged to have had time with him. Thank you for sharing him with your Columbus Museum of Art docent colleagues. We considered him one of us.

Footsteps of love we have trod together.

Love,
Carole Dale

April 1, 2020

Dear Anne, it is with deep sorrow that we will miss Larry. He was a great friend and co-worker. Our times together with you and Larry will become wonderful memories. I will miss our monthly lunch with Larry. Our prayers and blessings to you.

Alan and Mary McDonald

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