Eldon C. Peterson

Mason City Eldon C. Peterson, age 82, most recently of Mason City, died Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM on August 16, 2010, at Greenwood Cemetery, Ellsworth, IA, with the Rev. Jon Anderson of Hampton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Luther College Athletic Department.

Eldon was born April 6, 1928, in Story County, the son of Carl and Esther (Larson) Peterson. He married Doris L. Johnson on February 15, 1950, in Des Moines. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA, in 1953. Eldon was retired from teaching in the Des Moines Public Schools in 1992.

Eldon is survived by his son, David (Kris) Peterson of Decorah; two daughters, Linda (Jim) Herman of Cedar Rapids, Marlys (Ron) Hamann of Mason City; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul of Nevada, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris.

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Luther College Athletic Department.

Cemetery:
Greenwood Cemetery, Ellsworth, IA

Visitation:
None

Service:
Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM on August 16, 2010, at Greenwood Cemetery, Ellsworth, IA, with the Rev. Jon Anderson of Hampton officiating.