In Memory of Harold William Petersen

Harold William Petersen, age 76 of Sioux City, IA, (formerly of Ida Grove, IA), passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. Pastor Bob Lewis will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Harold was born on July 20, 1944, in Galva, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Anna (Cross) Petersen. He graduated from Galva High School in 1962 and later married in 1967 and started raising his family. He then spent the next several years farming and eventually retired in the mid-1980's. After retiring from farming, Harold then worked for Midwest Industries, a local boat trailer manufacturer, for several years.

Helping others was his hobby, and he was never too busy to help his family and friends. He loved talking politics, and looked forward to meeting the guys for coffee to share world views and swap stories. He never tired of talking about his kids and grandchildren, and will be fondly remembered for how much he loved his family.

Harold is survived by his son Jeffrey (Tracy) Petersen of Conroe, Texas, daughters Wendy (Brian) Jackson of Sioux City, and Paige Petersen of Sioux City, brothers Marvin (Vickie) Petersen of Galva, and Loren (Barbara) Petersen of Cushing, sister Linda (Gary) Amunson of Sioux City, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Raymond and Ralph Petersen.