Earl Irvin Peterson, age 85, of Algoma, died peacefully at home Monday, February 24, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Hilton and Luella Schreader; one brother & sister-in-law, Floyd (Doris) Peterson; granddaughter, Kristen; and his godson, Lee Peterson.
Earl was born in Hermansville, Michigan on October 17, 1934 to Ervin and Ella (Ruether) Peterson. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1951, and served his country as a member of the National Guard (32nd Red Arrow Division), U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, including 3 years in France. He was honorably discharged from military service in June, 1960. On April 18, 1964, he married Gloria Schreader at St. John's Church in Krok. Earl was a self-employed Semi Driver for many years; he later owned & operated a dairy farm, and also owned & operated gas stations in Manitowoc and Sturgeon Bay. Over the years, Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and camping. In Earl's retirement years, he and Gloria loved to frequent many auctions, always keeping an eye out for something interesting.
Earl was a loving husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather who loved to tell stories and enjoyed traveling.
Family and friends may call at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot, Friday, February 28th from 4-7 p.m. or Saturday, February 29th from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Prayer to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, led by Pastor Joel McKenney. Military honors will be presented at the funeral home immediately following the prayer by members of Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot.
Private entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum at a later date.
Earl was born in Hermansville, Michigan on October 17, 1934 to Ervin and Ella (Ruether) Peterson. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1951, and served his country as a member of the National Guard (32nd Red Arrow Division), U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, including 3 years in France. He was honorably discharged from military service in June, 1960. On April 18, 1964, he married Gloria Schreader at St. John's Church in Krok. Earl was a self-employed Semi Driver for many years; he later owned & operated a dairy farm, and also owned & operated gas stations in Manitowoc and Sturgeon Bay. Over the years, Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and camping. In Earl's retirement years, he and Gloria loved to frequent many auctions, always keeping an eye out for something interesting.
Earl was a loving husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather who loved to tell stories and enjoyed traveling.
Family and friends may call at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot, Friday, February 28th from 4-7 p.m. or Saturday, February 29th from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Prayer to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, led by Pastor Joel McKenney. Military honors will be presented at the funeral home immediately following the prayer by members of Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot.
Private entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum at a later date.
Earl Irvin Peterson, age 85, of Algoma, died peacefully at home Monday, February 24, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Hilton and Luella Schreader; one brother & sister-in-law, Floyd (Doris) Peterson; granddaughter, Kristen; and his godson, Lee Peterson.
Earl was born in Hermansville, Michigan on October 17, 1934 to Ervin and Ella (Ruether) Peterson. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1951, and served his country as a member of the National Guard (32nd Red Arrow Division), U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, including 3 years in France. He was honorably discharged from military service in June, 1960. On April 18, 1964, he married Gloria Schreader at St. John's Church in Krok. Earl was a self-employed Semi Driver for many years; he later owned & operated a dairy farm, and also owned & operated gas stations in Manitowoc and Sturgeon Bay. Over the years, Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and camping. In Earl's retirement years, he and Gloria loved to frequent many auctions, always keeping an eye out for something interesting.
Earl was a loving husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather who loved to tell stories and enjoyed traveling.
Family and friends may call at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot, Friday, February 28th from 4-7 p.m. or Saturday, February 29th from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Prayer to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, led by Pastor Joel McKenney. Military honors will be presented at the funeral home immediately following the prayer by members of Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot.
Private entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum at a later date.
Earl was born in Hermansville, Michigan on October 17, 1934 to Ervin and Ella (Ruether) Peterson. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1951, and served his country as a member of the National Guard (32nd Red Arrow Division), U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, including 3 years in France. He was honorably discharged from military service in June, 1960. On April 18, 1964, he married Gloria Schreader at St. John's Church in Krok. Earl was a self-employed Semi Driver for many years; he later owned & operated a dairy farm, and also owned & operated gas stations in Manitowoc and Sturgeon Bay. Over the years, Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and camping. In Earl's retirement years, he and Gloria loved to frequent many auctions, always keeping an eye out for something interesting.
Earl was a loving husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather who loved to tell stories and enjoyed traveling.
Family and friends may call at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot, Friday, February 28th from 4-7 p.m. or Saturday, February 29th from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Prayer to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, led by Pastor Joel McKenney. Military honors will be presented at the funeral home immediately following the prayer by members of Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot.
Private entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum at a later date.
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