Petersen, Lloyd T.

Lloyd T. Petersen, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Jan., 14, 2013, at his home in Anamosa after an extended illness. Keeping with Lloyd's wishes for cremation; a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Entrusted with the arrangements is Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Brad (Janet) of North Liberty; daughter, Kathy Larrimore of Anamosa; six grandchildren, David, Kim, Mark, Kristen, Robert and Jack; seven great-grandchildren, Kourtney, Mayah, Dominic, Haley, Trevor, Cameron and 8 day old Lilly Jean; one sister, Lorrine Harwig; and two brothers, Paul and Richard.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Velma June Collins; two brothers, Fred and Douglas; and a son-in-law, Rick Larrimore.

Lloyd T. Petersen was born April 24, 1928, to Nellie and Dewey Petersen in Martelle, Iowa. He married Betty Kernen on July 1, 1950, and they lived in Monticello, Stanwood and Wyoming before settling in Anamosa. Lloyd served in the Army during the Korean War and was very proud of the time he served his country. He loved sharing stories of his time in the military with his children and grandchildren. Lloyd worked for Energy in Monticello, Stamos Furniture in Tiptonand then was very proud to work for the Anamosa Reformatory as a correctional officer until his retirement. When Lloyd had free time, you could bet he was looking for the perfect fishing hole.

Lloyd's family would like to express their great appreciation to St. Luke's Hospice and their team who took such wonderful care of “Tom,” and Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice.

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Published in The Gazette Jan. 16, 2013.