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Richard Petersen

March 4, 1938 ~ September 8, 2015

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Richard L. Petersen, 77, of Martelle, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Survivors include his wife Bonita 'Bonnie'; daughters, Karen (Darwin) Koutny and Teresa (Brent) Haddad; brothers, Paul Petersen and Dewey Petersen; sister, Lorene Hartwig; grandchildren, Amy, Shawn, Jill, Joseph, Elizabeth, Travis, Traelei, Aaron, Audra, and Devon; and 16 great grandchildren. Richard was born March 4, 1938, the son of Dewey and Nellie (Hurt) Petersen in Iowa City. He graduated from Martelle High School in 1955. On August 4, 1954, he married Bonita Streeper in Monticello. Richard worked at Wilson's for 35 years and Oral B for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and drag races. Richard was a volunteer member of Martelle Fire Department for 41 years and enjoyed his twice a day meetings of the Old Farts Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney; daughter, Renee; sisters, Velma and Helen; and brothers, Tommy, Douglas, and Fred. Memorials are suggested to the Martelle Fire Department. Please share your support and memories with Richard's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.

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  1. Dear Bonnie and family, What a shock to see Richard in the Gazette Obituaries today. Arthur and I send love and sympathy, remembering a dearly loved Martelle friend. We pray that God will wrap you in his loving arms, giving you the strength and understanding as life unfolds without your husband, Dad, and grandfather. Love and prayers always, Arthur and Lillian

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  2. Bonnie and family,
    What an amazing man Richard was! He was kind, funny, told great stories, and had hundreds of friends. He was the “expert” mushroom hunter. He knew where the fish were biting. He added so much to the town of Martelle and everyone in it! He holds a special place in our hearts. He was the best!
    We pray you remember all those good times. We wish for all of you strength , comfort, and peace.
    Love, Paul, Mindy, David, and Catherine Wilcox

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