Lowell Peterson

Lowell Charles Peterson, 74, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Feb. 15, 1944, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to the late Philip and Gina Stark Peterson. He and Laurie Lindseth were married Aug. 20, 1966, in Athens, Georgia.

Lowell served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer. He was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

His working career included 29 years in banking, starting as a bank examiner in the Midwest; moving on to Hibbing, Minnesota, as assistant vice-president of First National Bank; onward to Alexandria, Minnesota, as president of First Bank. Mercantile Bank in Farmington, Missouri, was next, where Lowell worked as president. His final position was in Cape Girardeau-Jackson with US Bank, where he retired in 2004 as president.

He loved being involved in the local community as well as his Old Goats coffee group.

Lowell was a past-president of Rotary in Cape Girardeau, participated in the annual Soap Box Derby and loved his time as executive director of Habitat for Humanity. Once retired, he and Laurie joined Peace Corps and were stationed in Uzbekistan.

Lowell was a builder of bridges and airplanes, as well as hydraulic can-smashers. He was meticulous and precise in whatever project he was creating. He and his flying buddy, Jack, enjoyed many hours at the Cape Girardeau airport, especially flying to Dexter, Missouri, for Saturday morning coffee.

He will be missed by all, as well as by his dog, Annie.

Survivors include his wife, Laurie Peterson of Jackson; daughter, Betsey (Richard) Rice of Ozark, Missouri; son, Jon Peterson of Lindstrom, Minnesota; four brothers, Lynn (Barbara) Peterson, Delwin (Marilyn) Peterson, Merlin (Linda) Peterson and Burnell (Ann) Peterson; four grandchildren, Andrew Magnan, Allison Saylor, Katie Peterson and Jacob Peterson; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Revs. Mark Martin and John Dehne officiating.

Burial will take place at a later date in Minnesota.

Memorial contributions may be given to Habitat for Humanity, 2365 Rust Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.