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John Peterson Obituary
Born July 12, 1936, in DuBois, he was the son of the late John E. and Catherine (Ross) Peterson.
On October 22, 1955, he married Beverly (Ord) Peterson in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Together they shared in 68 years of marriage. She survives.
John graduated from Sandy High School and served in the U.S. Army. In his working years, he was employed by Wilson Meat Company for ten years and as a heavy equipment operator for an additional ten years. John was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. John was a member of the Falls Creek Eagles.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by two sons, Gary (Vicki) Peterson and Brian L. Peterson, all of DuBois, six grandchildren, Ashley, Erika, Garret, Shayna, Isaac, and Jacob, and fourteen great-grandchildren, Hailie, Luke, Axton, Zoren, Valla, Maddox, Carson, Oakley, Maverick, Skylynn, Kai, Laikin, Cruz, Kayd, and Kenna.
John was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jerry, and an infant brother, William Ross Peterson.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. from the Adamson Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. from the funeral chapel with Pastor Bob Newell officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Interment will be in his family's private cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 13 N. High St., DuBois, PA 15801 or to the organization of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.adamsonfuneral.com.
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Martin &Linda Rusonis
October 27, 2024
To Brian, our dear friend, sending hugs and deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad and to Mrs Peterson we are deeply sorry for your loss of your beloved husband, deepest sympathy, we are thinking of you all and praying for you all, Marty and Linda Rusonis
David E Slattery
October 25, 2024
To the Peterson family, You have our deepest sympathy at this time. God bless
Babe
October 25, 2024
John was very active within the Sandy High SchoolClass of 54 - a very special part of our four year adventure.
Barbara (Buganza) Gerarde
October 24, 2024
So sorry Beverly for your loss sending prayers
Barbara (Buganza) Gerarde
October 24, 2024
Gary so sorry for your loss!Condolences to your mom and Brian!Prayers sent.
Marie Kessler
October 23, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to you. May happy memories of John bring you some comfort during this time.
Dale and Marie Kessler
Shirley J Wilson
October 22, 2024
Bev and family, You have my sympathy. I buried Les last week Shirley Wilson
Randy and Tracy Deasey
October 22, 2024
Bev,
We're so sorry to hear about John. God bless you and your family. Lean
on him to get you through. Please know you have our deepest sympathy and love.
SHIRLEY PALUMB TEDS WIFE
October 22, 2024
BEVERLY SO SORRY YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES, YOU WILL BE FINE ,GOD WILL SEE TO THAT HE TOOK CARE OF ME
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