Gary Petersen
July 19, 1950 ~ July 7, 2022
Gary Harold Petersen, 71, of Newton, Iowa, formerly of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Lunch at the church will precede the burial. Burial: Lisbon, Cemetery, Lisbon, Iowa. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Gary's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Deloris; children, Melinda White, Nancy White, Donald (Esther) Binegar, Jr., Jeremy (Erin) Petersen, Rhonda (Josh Mumm) Petersen, and Amanda (Chris) Busch; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy McCarthy and Nancy (Scott) Frank; many nieces and nephews; and many friends, including the members of St. Paul's.
Gary was born on July 19, 1950, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Harold and Lauretta (Flickinger) Petersen. He was raised in Van Horne, Iowa, and graduated from Benton Community High School in 1969. On March 7, 1998, Gary married Deloris Israel in Mount Vernon. He worked for Amana Refrigeration for many years. Gary enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes, his favorite NASCAR driver, Martin Truex, Jr. and wrestling, and coloring with Deloris. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis; and great-niece, Becky McCarthy.
Memorials may be directed to Deloris.
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It was an honor to be his granddaughter and his care taker. I seen the struggles but more importantly I seen his strength and his determination to get everything out of this life that he desired. He was a dedicated man of God and it truly showed. He was always smiling and happy with what he had. I love you Grandpa Gary and I will miss you greatly and will be sure to care for grandma until she meets you again. Xoxo-Donna Simmons
From salmon Pattie’s to the Barrett Jackson auctions to “late night” popcorn. There’s so many memories and things from the time I lived with my grandparents I’ll always cherish. Gary was fine having me there because I would go shopping and to the movies with gramma while he sat at home and watched the races. I know gramma is going to miss you like crazy, but we’ll take care of her until she joins you. Rest and wait with tiny. Love ya grandpa.
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