THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, May 5, 1977

Dean M. (Pete) Peterson, 56, Espanola, passed away Thursday, April 28, following an extended illness. Born in Portland, Oregon, he moved to Flagler County 25 years ago from Bradenton. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force, and a member of the Flagler Beach United Methodist Church. He was currently employed as shop supervisor for ITT Wadsworth Lumber Co.

He was Past Master-Bunnell Masonic Lodge 200 F&AM, and was instrumental in forming the Flagler Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. where he served as Fire Chief for 15 years, and was also instrumental in starting the Espanola Volunteer Fire Dept.

Survivors include is wife, Etta; one daughter Mrs. Susie Pellicer, Bunnell; one son Dean, Orlando; his father, Arnold, Salem, Oregon and two grandchildren, Todd and Angela Peterson.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Bunnell First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allen Barrett officiating, and assisted by the Rev. Logan Whalen.

Masonic graveside services were conducted by Bunnell Lodge 200 F&AM. Interment was in Espanola Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eldon Knight, John McKenny, H. C. Cobb, Harry McKenny, John Lynn and Hubert Skipper.

Craig Funeral Home, Bunnell, was in charge.