Harold Peterson
December 25th, 1930 - January 26th, 2023
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Harold's Obituary
Harold V. Peterson, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away late Thursday evening, January 26, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1930, in Chicago, IL, the son of Carl and Lillian (Anderson) Peterson. Their family moved to Michigan in 1946, where Harold attended Decatur High School. He apprenticed as a bricklayer in Chicago and returned to Michigan, where he joined the US Navy. Harold served with the Navy Seabees for four years.
On March 18, 1967, Harold was married to the former Marcella Mead, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Glenna (Tim) Newton and Eric (Dawn) Peterson; sister, Ruth Pickens; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson and two great-grandsons.
A service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 3, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center Street, Dowagiac, where friends may visit with the family from 12:00 PM until the time of service. Pastor Rick Romeo will officiate. Memorial contributions in Harold's name may be directed to First Christian Church, Dowagiac. Those wishing to share a memory of Harold online may do so at www.clarkch.com.
On March 18, 1967, Harold was married to the former Marcella Mead, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Glenna (Tim) Newton and Eric (Dawn) Peterson; sister, Ruth Pickens; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson and two great-grandsons.
A service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 3, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center Street, Dowagiac, where friends may visit with the family from 12:00 PM until the time of service. Pastor Rick Romeo will officiate. Memorial contributions in Harold's name may be directed to First Christian Church, Dowagiac. Those wishing to share a memory of Harold online may do so at www.clarkch.com.
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