Doug Peterson

Douglas Dale Peterson was born June 2, 1951, in Creston to Dale Peterson and Milree (Stone) Peterson. Doug grew up on the family farm near Carbon, and attended grade school in Carbon, before attending Corning schools. Doug loved sports and was part of the Red Raider baseball, football and wrestling teams. He graduated with the Corning High School class of 1970. After his graduation, he worked at a few different jobs around Corning, before joining his father on the Peterson farm. Doug worked on the farm, raising cattle and hogs and growing beans and corn. 

On Feb. 1, 1975, Doug married the love of his life, Patty Graf, in Corning. Doug “Dougie” lost his only child status, as the family with 10 children welcomed him with open arms. Doug and Patty made their own home on the Peterson farm, near Dale and Milree, and worked aside his parents until Dale’s death in 1979. The Petersons continue farming to this day. 

Early in their marriage, Doug enjoyed coaching and playing softball with the Akin Lumber team. He loved sports and traveled to watch the KC Royals and Iowa Hawkeyes, his two favorite teams. Doug was known as the “Party Planner” by his close friends, and was given a “Party Planner of the Year Award.” Doug was always making plans for the next big vacation or road trip. Family and friends could always count on him for the next big adventure. Doug and Patty loved traveling west for skiing and snowmobiling, they enjoyed camping and have visited several destinations by motorcycle, as Doug loved being on the go. He started his own business selling E-Z-GO golf carts, and sold to individuals in the surrounding towns, making many new friends during these years. He loved cars and motorcycles, and was a true Pontiac man; he eventually opened Pete’s Auto, buying and selling automobiles. Doug was the self-proclaimed “Archie Bunker” – he may have grumbled on the outside but he was kind, caring and soft on the inside. Doug always had a smile and greeted everyone warmly, and when anyone asked Doug for help, you would always hear his favorite response, “No problem.” 

Doug and Patty’s marriage was blessed with two beautiful children, Jennifer “Jeni” Christine and Matthew “Matt” Dale. Doug was a big supporter of his children’s activities and events. He especially loved taking Matt and his friends to College World Series Games in Omaha. Growing up, Jeni and Matt knew that “Dad” was the softie; if Mom said no, they would go to Dad and he would say yes. What will be missed most by Matt are the daily conversations with his dad, and by Jeni, the time spent with her dad planning and shopping for the next surprise gift for Patty.