Submitted by: Dan Rich

Nelson Peterson

Feb. 8, 1911 - Nov. 24, 1996

South Bend Tribune 11/26/1996

Nelson ''Hap'' Peterson, 85, of S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, Ind., passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, in St. Paul's Retirement Center. Mr. Peterson was a former of resident the Lydick and Crumstown areas. Mr. Peterson was born Feb. 8, 1911, in Lydick, Ind. He was employed by and was also president of the board of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, and was a retired farmer and school bus driver.

On Feb. 1, 1941 in South Bend, he married Anna K. Beckelandt, who survives. He is also survived by four sons, David Peterson, of Shipshewana, Ind., Gordon Peterson of South Bend, Gilbert Peterson of New Carlisle, Ind., and Wesley Peterson of Demotte, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; six great granchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Peterson of Niles, Mich. Two great grandchildren preceded him in death.  Mr. Peterson was a member of the Lions Club of Lydick, Ind.; former Lydick volunteer fireman for over 30 years; and member of Lydick United Methodist Church for over 80 years.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today in Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., South Bend. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lydick United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kevin Buckley officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lydick United Methodist Church, or the donor's choice.