Orville C. Peterson

orville c. peterson

Orville C. Peterson loving husband, caring father passed away on May 30, 2012 at the age of 91.

He was born to Josephine (Rust) and Oscar Peterson on June 28, 1920. Orville served in WWII in the Aleutians and Europe. Orville farmed in the Prosper area until retiring in 1978. He then moved to Fargo with his wife, Frances. In 1981 they moved to Phoenix, Arizona and enjoyed their retirement days. In 2010 they returned to Fargo to be closer to family.         

Orville is survived by his wife, Frances and three daughters: Susan Benesh, Sandpoint, ID; Josephine (Steven) Lynde, Bismarck, ND; Joan (Rick) Larson, Fargo, ND; 6 grandchildren: Lori, Jill, Angel, Tim, Brady, and Bridgitte; 7 great grandchildren; one sister, Olga Riley and one brother, Ralph.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Bernice Dittmer, Pearl Claussen, and Gladys Krogh.

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  1. Mandan ND
    Dear Family of Orville:
    Our prayers are with you at this time…..we love you and grieve with you.
    You loved your husband, dad, grandfather, brother……respected him, admired him, and cared for him. Jesus will take over from here.

    Chuck and Karen Erickson

  2. Fargo ndSue, was sad to read about Orville’s death in the newspaper.
    It is said that the defining event in a son’s life is the death of his father. Perhaps this is true for you?
    gini duval
    Will try to call you.


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