- Date Of Birth: September 24, 1930
- Date Of Death: October 30, 2020
- State: Iowa
Donald Oscar Peterson, age 90, died October 30, 2020, at Atlantic Specialty Care due to complications from Cornavirus. Don was born September 24, 1930, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Oscar and Edna (Anderson) Peterson.
Don graduated from Atlantic High School. He married Barbara Roden Bell on May 20, 1952, and they were united in marriage for 59 years. Through this union were born four children: Bennie (Bonnie) Peterson; Ronda (Jim) Butcher; Robin Peterson, and Mark (Carol) Peterson.
Don worked in the grocery industry at Safeway, Meadow Gold, Super Value, and HyVee, managed the Leon Sears Catalog Store, and in retirement he worked part-time at the Atlantic YMCA.
Don enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, collecting coins and Hot Wheels. He shared his passion for these hobbies with his grandchildren. Don was a sports enthusiast watching his children and grandchildren on the playing field.
