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Richard Henry Petersen

Obituary Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Richard Henry Petersen, 72, of Cumming, GA died on October 27, 2009 at Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chicago, IL he was the son of the late Richard and Estelle Petersen. His daughter, Leslie Ann Petersen, also predeceased him.

Mr. Petersen served in the US Coast Guard for 20years and worked fro Detroit Diesel for many years. He had a great sense of humor. For several years he was an active member of the Sunshine Club at the Forsyth Senior Center.

He is survive by his beloved wife, Sandra Petersen of Cumming, GA; daughter, Monica (Dennis) Wright of Gainesville, GA; sisters, Pamela Petersen of Round Lake, IL and Arlene Iwanski of Hot Springs, AK; grandchildren, Brandon Mosbroker of Warner Robbins, GA and Richard (Suzanne) Bunker of Jefferson, GA; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899
Funeral Date
11/13/2009 at 12:00AM
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McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory