Rapid City - Harry V. Peterson, age 93 passed away on August 11, 2020.

Harry was born to Harold C. T. and Vivian (Nelson) Peterson in Frederic, Wisconsin, on January 13, 1927.  Harry and his three younger brothers spent their formative years in Bone Lake Township on family farms.  His humble beginnings instilled in Harry a desire to work hard for what he wanted.  Harry graduated from Frederic High School in 1945 and enlisted in the army.  He served as a sergeant during WWII in Seoul, Korea, until his honorable discharge in 1947.

He graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, where he met his future bride, Carol Annderene Nelson.  They married on September 10, 1950, and had two daughters.  After working for Armour and Company, he established a lifelong career with Lutheran Brotherhood in 1954 beginning as a district representative.  His professional accomplishments included Vice President of Lutheran Brotherhood Securities and Director of Agencies.  Harry was also the only general agent in the history of Lutheran Brotherhood to attain Agency of the Year for three consecutive years.  Harry served on many insurance boards and was appointed to the National Board of General Agents in Washington, D.C.  One of Harry's proudest achievements was to mentor many employees for Lutheran Brotherhood and help them realize their fullest potential.  Although Harry's career required frequent relocation's throughout the Midwest, he was always active in the leadership of the churches of which he was a member.  Following his retirement in 1989 he and Carol moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where he remained active in the business community and South Canyon Lutheran Church.  Harry enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, woodworking and traveling.

His loving wife, Carol, predeceased Harry on May 1, 2020.  He is survived by his younger brothers Alvin (Edna), Kenneth (Lucille), Reuben (Jean) and his daughters, Carmen Aarsby-Edwards (James) and Linda Rexroat (Scott) of Gillette, Wyoming.  He is also survived by his granddaughters Kristi Aarsby-Kail (Joshua), Heidi Aarsby-Logsdon (Daniel) and Samantha Rexroat and five great-granddaughters.

Memorials in his honor may be made to your local VFW or the Parkinson's Foundation at 200 SE 1 ^st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL  33131.

Graveside services with full Military Honors will be 10:00 am Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Black Hills National Cemetery with Chaplain (Ret.) Herb B. Cleveland officiating. With CDC guidelines there will be a 20 people maximum and everyone is required to wear face masks.