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Gerald Duane Peterson

Gerald Duane Peterson

Gerald Duane Peterson, age 92, of Lawrenceburg passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg. Gerald was born to Carey and Anna (Jepesen) Peterson on Wednesday, November 14, 1928 in Emmons, Minnesota. Gerald married the love of his life, Eva Parriott and she preceded him in death in 2009. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War Conflict. Gerald was a state trooper for the state of Minnesota for 28 years, volunteer fireman, scout master and a VFW member.


There are no services planned at this time. Memorials may be given in honor of Gerald to the donor’s choice. Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements, Box 146, Dillsboro, IN 47018, (812) 432-5480.