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Otto Petersen 1871 - 1951

Otto Ferdinand Petersen Sr. of Glendora, Los Angeles County, California United States was born on June 12, 1871 in Elk River Township, Clinton County, Iowa to Sophia M Petersen and Peter Petersen. He had siblings Hans Henry Petersen, Detlef Petersen, Augusta Petersen, Emil Petersen, Sophia Petersen, August Petersen, Mary Petersen, Anna Petersen, Dora Petersen, Peter Petersen, and George Petersen. He married Amelia Petersen on August 27, 1891 in Clinton County, and they were married until Emilie's death on December 4, 1942 in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California. Otto Petersen died at age 79 years old on June 6, 1951 at A Rest Home in Glendora, Los Angeles County, and was buried on June 11, 1951 at Turner & Stevens Live Oak Mortuary & Memorial Park 200 E Duarte Rd, in Monrovia.
Otto Ferdinand Petersen Sr.
O. F. Petersen
Glendora, Los Angeles County, California United States
June 12, 1871
Elk River Township, Clinton County, Iowa, United States
June 6, 1951
A Rest Home in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Their father, Peter, was very severe and hard to get along with. He showed almost no love for his family. As a result the boys left home as soon as they were able and went west to Nebraska. Detlef left first. Later the other sons came. Otto took a load of oats without permission and sold it in town for money to go west on. He felt he was entitled to it as he had helped on the farm. Otto came to Grand Island and on up to Loup City then went into a pool hall and got a ride out to Detlef’s. Otto married Amelia Hansen who resided near Detlef. They farmed and operated stores in town. Once Peter came out to see how the boys were getting along. Otto did not know he was coming until he looked out of his store and saw him across the street. After awhile he came across the street and visited Otto. He also visited the other boys and it was an enjoyable time.
  • 06/12
    1871

    Birthday

    June 12, 1871
    Birthdate
    Elk River Township, Clinton County, Iowa United States
    Birthplace
  • Professional Career

    Farmer; Store Owner; Sherman County Auditor and Assessor; Loup City, Nebraska Mayor
  • Personal Life & Family

    He was a member of Porter Lodge 106, A.F. & A.M., in Loup City, Nebraska, the Monrovia Commandery 63, which he was past commander, the Royal Arch Chapter 129 and a past high priest, the Al Malaikah Shrine, the Monrovia Rebekah Lodge 151 and the Knights of Pythias.
  • 06/6
    1951

    Death

    June 6, 1951
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    A Rest Home in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California United States
    Death location
  • 06/11
    1951

    Gravesite & Burial

    June 11, 1951
    Funeral date
    Turner & Stevens Live Oak Mortuary & Memorial Park 200 E Duarte Rd, in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California 91016, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Otto F. Petersen Sr., 79, died Tuesday, June 5, 1951, at a rest home in Glendora, California. Funeral services were held Monday, June 11, at a Monrovia mortuary. Monrovia I.O.O.F. Lodge 330 was in charge of the services, with Dr. Murdoch McLeod of the Monrovia First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was in Live Oak Memorial Park Cemetery, Monrovia, California. Otto Ferdinand Petersen was born June 12, 1871, in Elk River Township of Clinton County, Iowa, the son of Peter and Sophia Magdalena (Stark) Petersen. He married Amelia Friederike Hansen of August 27, 1891, in Clinton County, Iowa, and together moved to Loup City, Nebraska, where he owned a grocery and mercantile business. He served as mayor of Loup City and was also the Sherman County, Nebraska treasurer and assessor. Mr. and Mrs. Petersen later moved to Monrovia, California, where they made their home. Amelia preceded him death on December 4, 1942. He was a member of Porter Lodge 106, A.F. & A.M., in Loup City, Nebraska, the Monrovia Commandery 63, which he was past commander, the Royal Arch Chapter 129 and a past high priest, the Al Malaikah Shrine, the Monrovia Rebekah Lodge 151 and the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his two sons, Clarence (Blanche) Petersen and Otto (Inga) Petersen Jr., both of Loup City, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Judith Lou Petersen; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Marion) Rosedahl of Monrovia, California; and one sister-in-law, Louise Sloggy of Long Beach, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Christian Petersen, one sister and one brother. Sherman County Times, June 21, 1951
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Sophia’s grown sons
Sophia’s grown sons
Photo caption from "Sophia's Sons" by Calla M. Petersen
Sophia’s grown sons – Three of the surviving sons, Detlef, the oldest, Hans, a progressive banker, and Otto, all lived up to their mother’s expectation of them in honesty, industry and self respect.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Elegance in Iowa
Elegance in Iowa
Elegance in Iowa – Otto, youngest by 20 years, displays gold watch fob and wing collar with his splendid new suit.

Picture caption from "Sophia’s sons" by Calla M. Petersen
Placer Lifestyle, Friday, July 8, 1977 – Genealogy
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Loup City, Nebraska
Loup City, Nebraska
Residence of Mayor Petersen
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Bouts of sickness chronicle in the news
O. F. Petersen has been bed fast with pneumonia this week. He is just beginning to get around again.
The Loup City northwestern, February 21, 1902, Page 4

Mrs. O. F. Peterson is suffering from a severe cold which has almost developed into la-grippe.
The Loup City northwestern, March 14, 1902, Page 4

Mr. Chris Hansen, father of Mrs. O. F. Peterson, is quite low with typhoid fever, and fears are entertained for his recovery.
The Loup City northwestern, November 30, 1905, Page 8

The entire family of Otto Petersen is down with typhoid fever and we hear this morning as we go to press, that several members are in quite serious condition.
The Loup City northwestern, August 30, 1906, Page 8

The epidemic of sickness prevailing here the past few weeks is subsiding. There were no fatalities.
Otto Peterson and family are reported on the mend.
The Loup City northwestern, September 13, 1906, Page 8

Otto Petersen is able to be outdoors and all his family are reported convalescing.
The Loup City northwestern, October 04, 1906, Page 8

The two Peterson boys are again in school after a long siege of typhoid?
The Loup City northwestern, October 25, 1906, Page 8

Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Peterson left Monday morning for Kansas City, Missouri, where Mrs. Peterson goes for medical treatment.
The Loup City northwestern, May 27, 1915, Page 5

Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Peterson went to Rochester, Minn., last week, where they will consult with the famous Mayo Bros, specialists in regard to Mrs. Peterson’s health. Mrs. Peterson has been in poor health for some time, going to Excelsior Springs last spring but obtaining very little relief there.
The Loup City northwestern, October 14, 1915, Page 5

O. F. Peterson arrived home last evening from Rochester, Minnesota, where he had accompanied Mrs. Peterson to the hospital where she was operated on for the removal of her tonsils. Mrs. Peterson stopped off in Omaha to attend the Rebekah convention.
The Loup City northwestern, October 21, 1915, Page 1

Mrs. Louise Solms and Mrs. O. F. Peterson returned home Tuesday evening from Omaha where they have been in attendance at the Rebekah convention.
The Loup City northwestern, October 28, 1915, Page 7

O. F. Peterson has been very ill for the past few days, being threatened with an attack of pneumonia. He is reported as improving.
The Loup City northwestern, November 25, 1915, Page 7
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Buried in Live Oak Memorial Park
Buried in Live Oak Memorial Park
Family Monument
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Buried in Live Oak Memorial Park
Buried in Live Oak Memorial Park
Headstone inscription reads, "FATHER"
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