Petersen, Louis

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• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 1150
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 27 Feb 1958; Appleton Post Crescent

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Biography:
LOUIS A. PETERSEN, whose fine farm of 105 acres is located only one-quarter of a mile west of the city limits of Appleton, Wisconsin, is one of the good practical farmers of Grand Chute township, and a well-known and respected citizen. Born in Appleton, April 19, 1873, Mr. Petersen is a son of John A. and Wilhelmina (Freiberg) Petersen, natives of Germany. John A. Petersen was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1840 or 1841, and his wife in Prussia in 1850, and they were married in Appleton, Wisconsin, whence John A. Petersen had come in 1880. He first worked for the government at dredge work, continuing this until he had money enough to go into the butcher business with his brother, Fred, they having the first establishment of its kind in the city, but later they dissolved partnership, and each continued in business alone. Later John A. Petersen moved onto a farm one and one-half miles outside of Appleton, although he continued in the butcher business about eighteen years thereafter, when because of failing health he moved to the farm for eleven years, and then engaged in the butcher business again, but one and one-half years later he was taken suddenly sick and died, he being then about eighty-six or eighty-seven years old. He was a stockholder in the old chair factory, and a member of the Odd Fellows, and became prominent as a citizen and a business man. His widow still survives him and resides in Appleton.
Louis A. Petersen attended the public schools and the old Ryan high school, which he left at the age of nineteen years. During his vacations he had been working for the grocery stores in Appleton, and after leaving school he learned the tanner's trade, and worked for Slosser, Baird & Company several years, and after leaving this concern he established himself in the hardware business and continued therein for seven years. After selling this business, Mr. Petersen purchased the farm on which he now resides, a tract of 105 acres lying one-quarter of a mile west of the city limits of Appleton. This makes it very convenient for him to market his general farm produce and the product of his dairy, although the excellence of his goods would make them have a ready sale wherever offered. Mr. Petersen was married June 30, 1897, to Emma Mundt, who was born in Chicago, April 22, 1876, daughter of Emanuel and Katharine (Gunthre) Mundt, natives of Germany, where the father was born October 31, 1831, and the mother February 19, 1834. The mother had been previously married in Germany, but prior to 1860 married Mr. Mundt and they came to the United States shortly afterward, locating in Chicago, where Mr. Mundt followed the occupation of tanner, a trade which he had learned in the Fatherland. On leaving Chicago, in 1878, Mr. Mundt came to Grand Chute township, and built a tannery on the present site of the Riverside Paper Mill, but after some years disposed of his interest in that business and built a store on College avenue, Appleton, where he dealt in hides and wool up to the time of his death, in 1894. He became a prosperous and prominent citizen, and served as alderman from his ward for several terms. His widow survived him until 1909, when she passed away, having been the mother of three children. Louis and Gustave, who are deceased; and Emma, who married Mr. Petersen. Mr. and Mrs. Petersen have been the parents of five children: Carl Louis, born June 3, 1898; Leila Clara, February 19, 1902 ; Herbert Andrew, September 11, 1904; Ruth Florence, February 25, 1907; and Willard, July 5, 1910. Mr. Petersen is a republican in politics, but he has never aspired to public office, nor is he a member of any fraternal associations, his entire time and interest being taken up by his farming operations. He is a public-spirited citizen, however, and may be counted upon to lend his influence towards promoting any movement calculated to be of benefit to his community.

1920 Census:
Louis A Peterson46
Emma M Peterson42
Carl L Peterson21
Leila C Peterson17
Herbert A Peterson15
Ruth F Peterson12
Willard E Peterson9
Areline Peterson7
Robert Peterson3
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1930 Census:
Louis Peterson56
Peterson53
Herbert Peterson25
Ruth Peterson23
Arlene Peterson16
Robert Peterson13

1940 Census:
Louis Peterson66
Emma Peterson63
Stewart Larson38
Lilila Larson37

Obituary:
Page 16

Louis married Mundt, Emma 30 Jun 1897. Emma was born 22 Apr 1876, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died 18 Mar 1970, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Death Record - Civil: 29 Jun 1988

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Death Record - Civil:
NAME:Carl H. Petersen
SSN:387-07-7375
LAST RESIDENCE:
53210 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
BORN:3 Jun 1898
DIED:29 Jun 1988
STATE (YEAR) SSN ISSUED:Wisconsin (Before 1951

NAME:Carl Henry Petersen
DEATH DATE:29 Jun 1988
LOCATION:Milwaukee (May be abbreviated)
CERTIFICATE:203681

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• Death Record - Civil: 16 Dec 2002

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Death Record - Civil:
NAME:Leila C. Baetz
SSN:387-14-7678
LAST RESIDENCE:
54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
BORN:17 Feb 1902
DIED:16 Dec 2002
STATE (YEAR) SSN ISSUED:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Leila married Baetz, Sheldon Philander Bef 1931. Sheldon (son of Baetz, Charles and Unknown, Clara) was born 9 Apr 1898, Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Apr 1980, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Leila married Larson, Stuart Bef 1940. Stuart was born Abt 1901; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Between 16 Sep 1942 and 2 Apr 1943; WWII, pvt, Hdqtrs Company, 28th Division Infantry

Ruth married Meyer, George Aft 1928. George was born 6 Aug 1910; died 30 May 2003; was buried , Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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do not confuse with Willard Petersen son of William and Gertrude Petersen

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• Education - High School: 1934, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: From 14 Jun 1945 to 6 Jul 1946; WWII, US Army

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1934

1940 Census:
Robert Petersen 23
Winnifred Petersen 24
Robert Petersen 1

Military Service:
Name: Robert Petersen
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1916
Death Date: 4 Jul 1989
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 396010329
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 14 Jun 1945
Release Date 1: 6 Jul 1946

Robert married McCarey, Winnifred Aft 1934. Winnifred (daughter of McCarey, William and Unknown, Ernestine) was born 15 Jun 1915; died 8 Mar 2002; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 8 Oct 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Arline E. Emrich, Appleton, age 96, died peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Appleton after a short illness. Arline was born October 7, 1919, in Appleton to the late Louis and Emma (Mundt) Peterson. On October 16, 1937, she was united in marriage to Roger C. Emrich, whom she enjoyed 58 years with until his death in 1995. Together, Arline and Roger operated a retail grocery store in Appleton for many years. Later, she worked at Dorn's Super Market and Sears Catalogue. She was an avid bowler, golfer and card player. Most of all, Arline loved spending time with her grandchildren and their dogs. Arline was a longtime member at First Congregational Church, Appleton.
She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Saliture, Kenosha; her son, James (Cindy) Emrich, Wild Rose; four grandchildren: Lisa and John (special friend Karen) Saliture, and Tristan and Elyssa Emrich; a nephew, Robert (Judy) Petersen; and niece, Carol (Bernie) Bowes Winick. She is further survived by her childhood friend Evie Sanders, Appleton, and "the kids" (friends) at Pioneer Village.
A funeral service for Aline will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 10 at Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Savides officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
Brettschneider
Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton 920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com

Arline married Emrich, Roger C. 16 Oct 1937. Roger (son of Emrich, George and Schultz, Mary) was born 16 Jul 1914; died 28 Dec 1995, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: From 5 Aug 1952 to 9 Oct 1961

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Military Service:
Name: Charles Baetz
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1931
Death Date: 13 Jan 1965
SSN: 389246796
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Aug 1952
Release Date 1: 9 Oct 1961