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Richard Peterson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 5 to May 11, 2009.

RICHARD 'DICK' W. PETERSON, 78 ROCKFORD - Richard "Dick" W. Peterson, 78, of Rockford, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born May 26, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Carl Evar and Edna Marion (Fritz) Peterson. Graduated from East High School in 1948, and served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Married Carolyn Ann Carlson on Feb. 6, 1953, in Rockford. Worked as a lithographer at Wilson-Hall; then in sales for John Nelson Foods and Gerber Products Co., where he retired in 1994 after 22 years. He was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was in the A Capella Choir, a Sunday School teacher, helped organize the Radio Ministry in 1953, and served numerous times on the church council. Survivors include wife, Carolyn; children, Daniel (Audrey) Peterson, Mark Peterson, Armour (Beth) Peterson, Kathleen (Charles) Greenland and Diane (Brian) Wheeler; grandchildren, Carl, John and Kerstin Peterson, Bradley Peterson, Christina, Elaina and Grant Wheeler, Britta, Benjamin and Annika Peterson, Elizabeth (Mark) Wallen and Heidi Greenland; sister, Marion E. Johnson; brother-in-law, Ted Carlson; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents and his wife's parents; sister, Adeline Tolodxi. Service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8m, in Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave., with the Revs. Loren Nielsen and Gerald Peterson co-officiating. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in Olson Funeral and Cremation Services, Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., also from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday in the Church. Private interment later in Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church-Music Department and the Radio Ministry. To send a private condolence visit olsonfh.com.

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May 6, 2009

May 06,2009

Hi,Aunt Carolyn and cousins; I got to be the first to play with Uncle Dick's toys. I remember a fire truck that he had, it was way cool, shot water out of a hose , had ladder that moved, wow, for me at 5 or 6,totally cool. He also had a small boat, that when you put in a pill and a drop or two of water, it bubbled out a tube to back of boat, which made it go thru the water. The best was going down in the basement on s.4th street and watching the lionel train layout. All the lights and stuff worked. Uncle Dick was at his best on fish night at Zion. There he would have the latest pics of either his grandchildren, and the family. Looked like he was going to need a wider lens as the family kept growing. Linda and I will also miss him. Uncle Dick's now on God's train and he will enjoy the trip. Love, Uncle Dick. God bless.

Steve and Linda Tolodxi

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Jeff&Karren Tolodxi

May 5, 2009

Aunt Carolyn and my cousins.

I'll always remember the times when I was young and we would gather at the big house at 202 S London St. My best memories of the Peterson family was when we would all gather at Christmas and birthdays and have some of Aunt Carolyn's delicious corn pudding. In fact, I think I still carry some of that corn pudding with me today, it shows. Trains, trains, I loved the trains and the layouts. Thanks to Uncle Dick and my cousins I learned to be a train watcher and chaser. I'll always cherish the wonderful memories we had at that house. Then y'all moved up to the north side of Rockford, but Uncle Dick still had to have a train layout in the basement. Armour had to follow with his layout too. Dan & Mark also had layouts if I remember. My wife Karren always marveled at how big the Peterson family was but always together, keeping in touch.
Uncle Dick will be missed but never forgotten. I/we will always remember all the good times. We wish God's peace & blessing on y'all.

Jeff, Karren, and Joshua Tolodxi

Deb & Neal Tolodxi Sr.

May 5, 2009

Uncle Dick will be remembered for so many happy memories. We enjoyed seeing him and Aunt Carolyn at church, their home or ours. Uncle Dick loved seeing the irises blooming, just like his son, Dan. Neal enjoyed his model trains set up in his basement. Neal enjoyed going on a train ride with him and son Mark to the Train Museum in Union, IL. Uncle Dick enjoyed playing his horn and listening to many of his children and grandchildren play many instuments. Deb enjoyed helping him collect the state quarters for his grandchildren and himself. Uncle Dick was proud that he was able to give the 2nd book to them this last Christmas. Neal enjoyed talking to him about the Korean War and he opened up to him with his experiences in the Vietnam War. Uncle Dick was proud to be an American. We are proud to have him as an uncle and will miss him very much. With our sincere condolences go to Aunt Carolyn and all his children and grandchildren. With Our Love and God's Blessings, Deb & Neal Tolodxi Sr.

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