Arnold Pedersen's Obituary
Mr. Pedersen, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center.
He was born in Racine on Jan. 15, 1917 to the late Nels and Johanna (nee: Westergaard) Pedersen. He lived all of his life in Racine. He was united in marriage to the former Florence Shearer in Racine on Jan. 1, 1938.
He was employed at J.I. Case Co. for over 43 years retiring July 1979. He was an active member of Calvary Memorial Church, past treasurer of the Sunday School at Calvary, served on the Mission Board and cared for the flowers on the church grounds. He was a member of the 20 years Club at J.I. Case Co. Arnie loved spending time with his family and tending to his yard.
He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Florence Pedersen; children, Calvin (Rena) Pedersen of Yorkville, Ill, Brian Pedersen of San Francisco, CA, Julie (William) Morter of Las Vegas, NV, Scott (Donna) Pedersen of Racine, Richard (Debra) Pedersen of Wheaton, Ill; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Margarethe Pedersen; sister-in-law, Alice Pedersen, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many friends also survive.
Private memorial services will be held at a later time.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Pedersen to Calvary Memorial Church Missionary Fund or One's Favorite Charity have been suggested.
Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave Racine, WI 53405 634-3361 www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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