December 12, 1931 - August 24, 2022
Ernest “Ernie” Hans Peterson, 90, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, with his family by his side in Stockton, CA.
Ernie was born December 12, 1931, in Arlington California to George and Leota Peterson.
Ernie served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Railroad Engineer.
In January 1953, Ernie met Frances on a blind date and they married in July that same year and went on to have 4 children.
In 1993, Ernie, retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 43 years as a Railroad Engineer. He then traveled all over the United States with his wife going to Sprint Car Races. He also enjoyed a variety of sports and playing cribbage.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Frances Beatrice Peterson, their 4 children and their spouses, Danny Peterson (Melinda), Deborah Perkins, Darrell Peterson (Chong), Darla Berg (Ron); his 8 grandchildren; his 18 great-grandchildren; his 2 great-great-grandchildren; and his siblings Charlene Coburn and Shirley Von Gunten.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Peterson and Leota Hill; his siblings Don, Norman, and Charlotte Peterson; his grandchildren Jeffery Berg and Billy Faultner; and his great-grandson, Bradley Lynch.
Rest Papa and well done.
SERVICES:
The Burial Graveside Service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on September 13th at 1:00 PM.
In honor of Ernie, the family requests that In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by phone at 1-800-822-6344 or mail to St. Jude Honors 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.