Carl G. Peterson
Died: Mar 14, 2016
 Carl Gunner Peterson, age 93, of Kenner, LA formerly of Leesburg, FL and Sparta, NJ died Monday, March 14, 2016 at home.  Mr. Peterson was born January 21, 1923 in West New York, NJ. He is the son of the late Klaus Victor and Ada (Hulgerson) Peterson.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years; Evelyn Marie Peterson on August 16, 2010 and his son Wesley Reed Peterson.

 Enjoyed dancing, singing, cars, carpentry, golf, chess, ping pong, horseshoes, bowling.  Married to the “love of his life” who he knew from infancy.

He proudly served in the US Army during World War II from 1943-1946 earning the
U.S. Army – European Theater European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal,American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal.

Carl was a active in the following: 

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans “$10 for Them”Unlimited visits for WWII Vets to tour the Museum,“Beyond All Borders”, and “Final Mission”

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6640,Metairie, Louisiana    

Member of Vasa Order of America – NJ District #6

Baltic Framat Lodge #360, 70+ years Danced as a child in the children’s club in costume

Pioneers of America – Retired ATT-Bell Laboratories  Employed 42 years

John Calvin Presbyterian Church, Metairie, Louisiana  Member, Men’s Lunch Club

First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, New JerseyFormer Member, Deacon and Elder

He is survived by his daughter; Ann Marie Peterson Graham Trapani and her husband, Michael Trapani III, Todd Gunnar Graham (grandson), Ross William Graham (grandson)and his wife, Samantha Lafauce Graham, and their sons, Logan & Ethan (great-grandsons), Stacy Ellyn Graham Bernabei (granddaughter) and her husband, Mark Bernabei , along with his “Extended Family Members” of 2 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday March 20, 2016 at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ  07840 from 1 to 5 pm. There will be a VOA NJ District #6 service by the Baltic Framat Lodge #360 during the visitation at 4 pm.

Funeral will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 10 am with the Rev. Joseph McCarthy officiating. Burial will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please make "Tribute Donations" to any of the following:  Your Local VFW Post, The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA  70130, or the Baltic Framat Lodge #360, Attn:  Chair Ken Saam, 180 West Newell Avenue, Rutherford, NJ  07070-2240

Condolences:

Roy Persson
#9
March 20th, 2016 7:42 am
Am blessed to have met Gunner and call him friend. Will be remembered always for his goodness and strength of character. Admired and missed by us all. God's Peace to his family,204 and all who loved him.
Bill & Solweig von Minden
#8
March 19th, 2016 9:29 pm
Rest in peace Gunner. SOV I RO.
Linda and Stephen Dooley
#7
March 19th, 2016 6:09 am
Ann, we will miss his friendly smile and wave. Not to mention his kindness. Please know that you all are in our hearts and prayers.
Janine Noyes
#6
March 16th, 2016 1:10 pm
Dear Ann and Family: A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that whispers,
Lori Catubig
#5
March 16th, 2016 8:28 am
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was like another grandfather to me too. I am thinking of you all and sending you love and hugs.
Terry and Jerry Meloskie
#4
March 15th, 2016 8:12 pm
Rest in peace Gunnar
Kevin Shields
#3
March 15th, 2016 6:27 pm
It is clearly as difficult for me to start this note of tribute as it will be to end it; there is just too much to say, too much to convey to the family and friends of our dear "Uncle Gunner". What I can say is that I am a grateful nephew who has been so very fortunate to have had a loving Uncle Gunner in my life for as long as I am able to remember. This was a real gentleman, a strong family man, a proud Swede, and a man's man by any measure. Uncle Gunner will be sorely missed by all who knew him; we should all be thankful for his strength of character, his good heart, and the example he set. God bless, Uncle Gunner. With my love and great respect. Kevin (also on behalf of my family)
Sue and Joe Lafauce
#2
March 15th, 2016 4:55 pm
To Gunner, you will remain in our hearts forever, may you be enjoying your reunion with Evelyn, and Wesley. You will be missed by us all.
Rick Minnich
#1
March 15th, 2016 4:51 pm
Annie, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Gunner was a great guy and we miss him up here. Our prayers will be with you. Rick
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