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Sherman Carl Petersen

Male 1928 - 2018  (89 years)


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  • Name Sherman Carl Petersen 
    Born 2 Dec 1928  Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 7 Aug 2018  Modesto, Stanislaus, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 10 Aug 2018  Burwood Cemetery, Escalon, San Joaquin, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I100  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Carl Frederick Petersen,   b. 16 Mar 1900, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Mar 1990, Modesto, Stanislaus, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Blanche Evelyn Johnson,   b. 28 Nov 1905, Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1980, Modesto, Stanislaus, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 18 Oct 1923  Farmington, Davis, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F58  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 JoAnn Keaster,   b. 7 Nov 1935, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 1960, Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 24 years) 
    Married 3 Oct 1953  Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
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    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F99  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Living 
    Children 
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    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F100  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • DEATH:
      1. Obituary:
      "Sherman Petersen was born in Ogden Utah December 2, 1928. As a child his father worked for a construction company and they often traveled. The family moved to Long Beach, California when Sherman was a teen. He went on to graduate from Jordan High School in Long Beach. At the age of 19, Sherm became an electrician and was a lifetime member of the Local 11 IBEW. On October 3, 1953 Sherm married JoAnn Keaster and they went on to have four children: Sheri, Larry, Gary and Terry. JoAnn passed away September 1960. Sherm met Connie Haas in January 1961 and married her on October 14, 1961. Sherm and Connie had two girls: Kim and Tami. Sherm retired from IBEW and moved the family to Modesto in July 1978 where he started a property management company, Petersen Properties. Sherm had a passion for sports and for coaching. He spent many a day coaching Little League Baseball, Bobby Sox softball, Men’s Fast Pitch, Co-ed and Women’s softball. He was very active and enjoyed waterskiing, hiking, fishing and camping with his best friends the Thayers. If you had a conversation with Sherm, you quickly learned he loved his kids and grandkids. He never missed an opportunity to help someone including by loaning out his car, mowing other’s lawn, giving advice, and sharing his real estate knowledge. He was happiest when he was giving to others. He had a huge heart that welcomed everyone. If you weren’t a family member you were an adopted family member and forever friend! Sherm was the Los Angeles Dodger’s # 1 fan and now he has joined his favorite Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax, in the baseball stadium in the sky. Sherman was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Blanche Petersen, his brother Paul Petersen, his first wife JoAnn and granddaughter Rachael Gierhan. He is survived by his wife Connie Petersen; Children: Sheri Esswein, Larry Petersen, Gary Petersen, Terry Petersen, Kim Petersen and Tami Petersen-Gierhan; Grandchildren Lindsey, Erik, Scott, Bethany and Sam; Great grandchildren Lauren and Hudson and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday August 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350. Donations/Memorials may be given to Emanuel Lutheran Church.