H. Eugene Peterson

WILLISTON, N.D.-H. Eugene "Pete" & "Gene" Peterson died Friday morning, January 16, 2015 at the Eastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive, Mont. Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com His funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Fulkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston. Rev. Kevin Beard will officiate and interment with military honors will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williston. Gene, also known as Pete, was born on May 1st, 1933 to Henry Peterson and Mabel (Magnus) Peterson at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Williston, North Dakota. Gene was baptized in the yard of their homestead, "The Sand", by a Lutheran pastor. The preacher came up the day after a snowstorm for the baptism. Due to the storm the preacher ended up staying with them for a few days. He was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at Zahl, North Dakota. Gene was raised in both the Lutheran and Baptist faith. Gene attended school in Zahl, North Dakota until the 10th grade. Gene later received his GED from UND Wahpeton ,North Dakota. Gene was inducted into the United States Army on May 5th ,1953. Gene's date of appointment to PFC was Sept 7th 1954. He was honorably discharged May 4th,1955. Gene served in Korean War for 1 year,2 months and 16 days. He was in the Fifth Armored Division, 71st Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Gene married Elaine Emma Schepp on May 20th, 1961 in Maxbass North Dakota. They had three children, Brad, Kari and Mary. Gene and Elaine were married for 42 years. Gene was a salesman most of his life and was well known for selling cars in Williston. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, camping, going to Canada fishing and golfing. He belonged to the American Legion and the VFW. He was also member for many years at the Moose Lodge and the Eagles club. Preceding Gene in death is his wife, Elaine, infant daughter Mary, and his parents Henry and Mable Peterson and one brother in law, Paul Pederson. Gene is survived by one son, Brad, of Williston and his children Kacey Peterson, Christopher Peterson, April Metzger, Nicholas Metzger , Shawna (Chris) Wolfe and their daughter Oaklie Jada Wolfe. One daughter, Kari (Joel) Grieger of Arnegard, North Dakota and their children Jacob and Sara. One sister Helen Pederson of Williston, and one brother, Robert and his wife, Dorothy Peterson of Williston, and various nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Williston on Monday from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time.