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Posted: 3/12/02

William ìBillî Peterson

William R. ìBillî Peterson, 86, of Houston, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. He was born on March 5, 1916, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Paul and Martha (Humble) Peterson. Bill was raised on the family farm near Thief River Falls and graduated from Thief River Falls High School. As a young man, Bill moved to Winona to work. It was then that he met Candace Torgerson. He and Candace were married on November 25, 1940.

He farmed for many years in the Houston area. Following his retirement in 1978, Bill took up the hobby of clock making. Bill was a volunteer at the A.B.L.E. Group Home in Houston as well as being a volunteer for driving those who needed a ride to their doctor appointments. Bill was a very active member of the Looney Valley Lutheran Church in rural Houston, where he especially enjoyed being active in singing for the choir and quartet. Bill also worked for many years with the Gideons organization.

He is survived by two sons, Ron (Deanna) Peterson and Dan (Debbie) Peterson, both of Houston; two daughters, Marlene (Rich) Sather of Houston and Carol (Dave) Hilken of Winona; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, two grandchildren, Ricky and Megan, seven brothers and two sisters.

Services were at 2 pm on Saturday, March 9 at the Looney Valley Lutheran Church in rural Houston with the Rev. Kris Fahey officiating. Burial was at the Silver Creek Cemetery in rural Houston.

Friends call from 5-8 pm on Friday at Hoff Funeral Homes-Houston Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

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