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Glenn Peterson Obituary
Born: September 9, 1947 in Morrison, IL
Died: October 29, 2024 in Clinton, IA
Glenn Harold Peterson, age 77, died Oct. 29, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa, due to complications from nasopharyngeal (throat) cancer first diagnosed in 2003. He had two lengthy remissions and several shorter remissions from this persistent cancer.
The funeral service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, Nov. 9th, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, where he was a member. There will be no visitation. Pastor Tammy Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Glenn was born Sept. 9, 1947 in Morrison, IL to Harold and LaVelle (Milnes) Peterson. He married Barbara Wood on Sept. 7, 1969 in Carbondale.
He graduated from Morrison High School and received degrees from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He taught agriculture and science at Morrison High School, retiring in 2004. He sponsored the FFA. He also coached wrestling and baseball. He played fast-pitch softball for many years and participated in national tournaments as a pitcher for the Morrison Merchants team. Glenn was a long-time member of the Whiteside County Fair Board and served as the Dairy Supt. He collected many ribbons and a Best of Show trophy for his photographs at the county fair. He was a Master Gardener. With his brother, he raised cattle and grain on the family farm. Glenn enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, woodworking and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons David (Heather) Peterson of Minneapolis and Derek (Moeko Otsuchi) Peterson of Hoffman Estates, IL; grandchildren Clio Grace and Eleri Ruth Peterson of Minneapolis and Yujin Glenn Peterson of Hoffman Estates; sister, LaVon (Larry) Downing of Rockford and brother Ray (Vicky) Peterson of Morrison.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to WQPT, 3300 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265. Glenn truly enjoyed watching PBS mysteries and cooking shows.
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