Carl Willard Peterson, age 93, passed away on July 13, 2012. He was born Aug 7, 1918 in Chicago, IL the son of Edwin and Elvira Peterson, preceded in death by his wife Marie after 54 years of marriage. He graduated Pullman Tech School in 1936 then was employed by Westinghouse Electric. He was inducted in the Army in 1941 and earned an Honorable Discharge with the rank of Technical Sergeant after receiving 4 Bronze Battle Stars for action in the East Indies, New Guinea, and the Philippine Liberation. He then attended Wilson Jr. College and finished his employment with Danley Machine Corp in Chicago. He was commander of VFW post 2240 in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago and was also a 32nd degree mason. In 1986, he and Marie retired to Rainbow Springs, FL where he co-founded the Sundowners Golf League and was loved by most he came in contact with. He is survived by his cousin Carol Grosan, sister-in law Theresa Unti niece and nephew Karen Zidlicky and Michael Unti, sister-in law Norma Duncan niece Paula Vansack and numerous good and loyal friends. He will be greatly missed. A graveside memorial service provided by the Spring Hill Honor Guard will be at Florida National Cemetery Tuesday July 31, 2012 at 10:00 am. Condolences may be left at RobertsofDunnellon.com Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home 19939 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Dunnellon, FL 34432.
