Neal Peterson

March 27, 1921 - September 28, 2011

Neal O. Peterson, 90, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Northstar Health System in Iron River. Neal was born on March 27, 1921 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, son of the late Matt and Lempi (Rautanen) Peterson. He served in the United States Army during World War 2 from 1942-1945. Neal married Barbara Clyatt in the summer of 1945 in Chicago. She preceded him in death in September of 1966. He married Doris Kewley in June of 1971 in Crystal Falls. Neal owned and operated Neal's Hydrolic Shop in Amasa, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed time spent with his family as well as hunting, and was a member of the VFW Crystal Falls Post #2891. Neal is survived by his wife of 40 years, Doris; his son Neal Peterson of Amasa, MI; his daughter, Deborah (Keith) Peterson of Lawrence, KS; his sister, Mae (Harding) Olsen of Crystal Falls; 3 step children, Rachel Kewley of Kentwood, MI, Darice Taylor of Crandon, WI, and Athena Kewley of Lake Linden, MI;11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, and 13 step great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Neal was preceded in death by a son, Michael Peterson and his sisters, Vienna Sandri and Bertha Peterson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 10:00am until 11:00am at the Nash Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Nash Funeral Home. Rev. Kevin Kaiser will officiate. The Eastside Veterans will conduct a pass in review at 10:45am. Condolences can be expressed to the family of Neal Peterson online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.