Richard L. Peterson

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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Richard Peterson Obituary

Richard L. Peterson , 81, of Durango, died 7/15/2017 peacefully at home . Born 11/25/1935.

A full obituary will run at a later date.

A service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday 7/22/2017 at Hood Mortuary Chapel, 1261 E. Third Avenue, Durango CO.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 17, 2017.
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Dick was a class mate and fraternity brother of mine at Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Cornell University. He was a good and loyal friend. Dick was highly talented as a business man and counselor. He will be missed..but not forgotten. Tom [and Shirley] Itin

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