Lowell Charles Peterson

Lowell Charles Peterson, 74 of Jackson, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1944 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to the late Philip and Gina (Stark) Peterson. He and Laurie Lindseth were married August 20, 1966 in Athens, GA. Lowell served in the U.S. Navy as Supply Officer. He was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. His working career included 29 years in banking, starting as a bank examiner in the Midwest, moving on to Hibbing, Minnesota, as Assistant Vice-President of First National Bank, onward to Alexandria, Minnesota, as President of First Bank. Mercantile in Farmington, Missouri, was next where Lowell worked as President, to his final position in Cape Girardeau-Jackson with US Bank where he retired in 2004 as President. He loved being involved in the local community as well as his Old Goats coffee group. Lowell was a past-president of Rotary in Cape Girardeau, participated in the annual Soap Box Derby, and loved his time as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity. Once retired he and Laurie joined Peace Corps and were stationed in Uzbekistan. Lowell was a builder of bridges and airplanes, as well as hydraulic can-smashers. He was meticulous and precise in whatever project he was creating. He and his flying buddy Jack enjoyed many hours at the Cape airport, especially flying to Dexter for Saturday morning coffee. He will be missed by all of us, as well as by his dog Annie. Survivors include his wife, Laurie Peterson of Jackson, Missouri; daughter, Betsey (Richard) Rice of Ozark, Missouri; son, Jon Peterson of Lindstrom, Minnesota; four brothers, Lynn (Barbara) Peterson, Delwin (Marilyn) Peterson, Merlin (Linda) Peterson, Burnell (Ann) Peterson; four grandchildren, Andrew Magnan, Allison Saylor, Katie Peterson, Jacob Peterson; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Rev.'s Mark Martin and John Dehne officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Minnesota. Memorial contributions may be given to Habitat for Humanity, 2365 Rust Ave Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.

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Lowell Charles Peterson

February 15, 1944 - October 10, 2018