Keith Peterson, 93, of Columbia, MO passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Visitation will be 11am-1pm, Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia. A private interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hartsburg, MO.
Keith was born December 6, 1927 in North Platte, NE to Vernest and LuLu Peterson. On May 16, 1946, he married Mary Ackerman in North Platte, and she preceded him in death on December 27, 2019. Keith worked for Kirby Vacuum Company for many years, beginning as a salesman in 1946. After a great deal of success we earned a distributorship in Jefferson City, MO and they moved to Columbia in 1956. He also opened a Kirby store in Columbia that has operated for the past 62 years. He was the second highest ranking salesman, worldwide, for Kirby and was even offered a position to manage all of Australia. He and Mary also successfully raised American Quarter Horses, having produced National Champion horses on 3 different continents.
He is survived by his sons; Keith (Vera) Peterson, Jr. of Rockwell, TX, Danny (Ruth) Peterson of Ashland, and Randy Peterson of Columbia; grandchildren, Jane Peterson, Kim Cappelucci, Eric Peterson, Ryan Peterson, Leah Peterson, Marita Peterson-Herrman, and Mary Jo Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Peterson, and his wife Mary.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.
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