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Edward Peterson Obituary

Edward L. Peterson
January 4, 1939 - October 20, 2017
Dover
Edward L. Peterson, 78, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, at the home of his daughter. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Anthony) Peterson.
Mr. Peterson was born in Johnson City, IN, January 4, 1939, son of the late Russell L. and Edna E. (Penly) Peterson.
Edward was a mechanic for Glen-Gery Brick, York.
Survivors include three sons, Robert E., Russell O., and Mark A. Peterson; two daughters, Shana L. Melhorn and Edna I. Winters; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
All services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home, Inc., York (Shiloh.)
www.leroyleberfuneralhome.com

Published by York Daily Record on Oct. 24, 2017.
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I will always remember the special way you always treated us kids and no matter what we could always count on you for anything we needed or wanted you never let us down. I love you more than i could ever express in a lifetime and my life will be so dull and boring with you gone i cant believe i will never get to hear your voice again or get to see the sparkle in your eyes when you enter a room you will be dearly missed but i will see you again one day . Thank You for saving me along the way. Shana

Shana Melhorn

October 28, 2017

My condolences. Russ say to your brother Mark for me. God Bless.

Don Stoner Jr.

October 28, 2017

Dad, You are the best dad one could ever have. You taught me about life and how to survive this crazy world. You always had a smile on your face to the very end. Making jokes and story telling made everyone laugh and smile. I will miss you and mom until we meet again. Love you forever dad!

Russell Peterson

October 26, 2017

Lee, you will be missed. What a funny man you were. I always enjoyed talking and joking around with you. Though it has been a while since these things have happened I will always treasure these memories of you. Enjoy your sweet reward.

Michelle Miller

October 25, 2017

To the family our deepest condolences,we loved Ed very much and he is going to be missed. Keep all your memories in your heart and a know Ed is now with Mary together again. We love you mark...

Mike and Beth Brown

October 24, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. I have many memories of he and Mary from the past years. His spirit lives on in each and everyone of you. Cherish all those memories he has left you with and he will always be there. My love to all of you.

Dottie Emig

October 24, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your father he was fun to be around. Prayers to all the family especially Edna, Robert and Russell.

Michelle Cocklin

October 24, 2017

Susan Graham

October 24, 2017

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