Rolland O Peterson

HERINGTON - Rolland O. Peterson, 83, of Burdick, died Monday, May 16th, 2016, at the Herington Municipal Hospital.  He was born on December 11th, 1932, at the family farm near Burdick, the son of Iver L. and Stella H. (Hanson) Peterson.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, May 23rd, at the Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick, with his nephew Pastor Bill Peterson officiating; with military committal following at the church cemetery.

Mr. Peterson was a farmer stockman.  He was a lifelong member of the Hebron Lutheran Church and served on the church board for many years.  He was a member of the Burdick American Legion, and served as treasurer.  In 1956, for over 25 years, drove the pick-up and delivery milk truck for dairies in the rural areas.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Graduated from Diamond Valley High School, Burdick, with the class of 1950.

He is survived by his twin brother Roger Peterson of Burdick, his sister Marie Thornton (husband-Lester) of Abilene, sister-in-law Lois Peterson of Herington, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by three (3) brothers: Earl (03/08/2008), Wendell (03/15/2006), Marvin (08/07/1997); and his parents.

Memorials to the Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick; and may be sent  in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS,  67449-3038.