Leonard Allen Peterson

Leonard Allen Peterson, 81, of Fort Smith, died December 12, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born April 28, 1931 in Montrose, SD to Robert William and Bertha Mustar Peterson. He was a retired sales manager for the Aetna Insurance Company, a Certified Life Underwriter, a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, and veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy of the home; one son, Robert W. Peterson of Fort Smith; and one sister Nancy Larson of Palatine, IL. He was preceded in death by a son Leonard Allen Peterson, Jr.

Funeral service will be Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:00 am in the St. Luke Lutheran Church with burial to follow in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Steve, Kyle, and Kevin Fairfield, Fred Naucke, Damon McDonald, and Ray Webb.

The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church 5401 Free Ferry Fort Smith, AR 72903

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