Homer E. Peterson

Homer E. Peterson, 75, of Meadville, died Tuesday, June 3, 1986, at his home following a three and one-half year illness.

Mr. Peterson was born in Simmons, OH, October 10, 1910, a son of Floyd and Florence Sperry Peterson.  He married Esther Sheriff March 12, 1943.  She survives.

He was employed for several years as a coal truck driver with Lawrence Oakes, Cooperstown.  He previously was a self-employed for 23 year as a milk hauler, affiliated with Meadow Gold Dairy, Sandy Lake.  He was a former member of Mt. Hope Grange.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Marie Rohleder of Cochranton; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Florence) Young of Guys Mills and Mrs. James (Nellie) Callahan of Meadville; two brothers, Floyd B. Peterson of Union City and Ted Peterson of Yucaipa, CA; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Gola Rappana.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.