- Date Of Death: December 6, 2016
- State: Idaho
“Pete the Trapper” 96
Pete Petersen, 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Bear Lake Skilled Nursing Home in Montpelier, Idaho.
Pete was born on May 15, 1920 to John and Annie Petersen, in Stump Creek, Idaho. He grew up in Stump Creek with his siblings Leo, Anna May, Grace, and Melvin. Later he moved to Thayne, Wyoming where he worked on the family farm.
Pete married Eva Edwards on July 10, 1941. Together they had five children Bob, Marie, Linda, Gary and, Arlene. They later divorced on May 23, 1956.
Pete later met Leola Lee and they were married on July 18, 1957. Leola had two children from a previous marriage, Lois and Mike Tolman, which Pete took on as his own. Together Pete and Leola had five children Bonnie, Lori, Ryan, Mona and, Shawn.
Pete enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved anything outdoors.
