Claude Arlin Peterson: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

Claude Arlin Peterson was born on 19 Nov 1922 in York County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jan 2004 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried on 16 Jan 2004 in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

Notes:

He worked on the family farm before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1944. He served three tours of duty in Europe and two tours in the Far East during his 21 years of service, after which he retired to Littleton, Colorado. He was the son of Lloyd H. PETERSON and Velma CHAPMAN.

From the Denver Post archives.

PETERSON, CLAUDE ARLIN Claude A. Peterson of Littleton. Visitation Thursday, 3-8 p.m., with Funeral services Friday 8:30 a.m., both at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Claude's memory to the American Legion in Geneva, Nebraska.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Claude married Alice Francis "Babe" Janda on 1 May 1962. Alice (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Janda and Mary Hlina) was born on 13 Jun 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 2006 in Colorado; was buried on 12 Jan 2006 in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2