Harry G. Petersen, age 90, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years to the late LaVerne L. Petersen, nee Thiele. Loving father of June (Richard) Hagberg, Harry W. (Nancy) Petersen and Kristine (Paul) Sowa. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, James, Amanda, Kimberly, Kyle, Paul and Kristel. Dearest great-grandfather of seven and step-great-grandfather of two. Fond brother of the late Clarence and brother-in-law of of Lois Salerno, Lisa Churchill and the late Eleanor Mankel and Beverly Pitonyak. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired long-time employee of Argonne National Laboratory/Atomic Energy Commission. Past treasurer and elder of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, IL. Visitation Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Friday, December 14, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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