Birger Morris PETERSON

1913 - 2005  (91 years)

• Name	Birger Morris PETERSON
  Birth	14 Sep 1913
  Gender	Male
  Death	9 Feb 2005	St. Louis County, Minnesota
  	SSDI last residence Biwabik
  Notes	In the 1930 census he was living with his parents and siblings in Biwabik. Birger Morris Peterson, 91, of Biwabik died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. He was born Sept. 14, 1913, in Biwabik to Ole and Hulda Peterson. He was a graduate of Biwabik High School and later worked in Tennessee for Longyear Drilling Co. When he returned to Biwabik, he began working for Lake Mine and later married Helen Cartwright on July 19, 1938, in Biwabik. Helens father, the Rev. Arthur Cartwright, performed the marriage ceremony. Birger then worked for Erie Mining Co. and retired from LTV Mining Co. as a clerk. He was a member of the Community United Church of Christ, the Biwabik Masonic Lodge and was a fomer board member for the Horace Mann High School. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending time at the lake. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his son, Daniel (Sharon) Peterson, of Lakeland; a daughter, Loretta (Tom) Edwards, of Biwabik; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; brothers, Ted and Hilding; and sisters, Dagne and Inga.
  Person ID	I15278	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	11 Jun 2015

  
  

  Family	Helen Muriel CARTWRIGHT,   b. 3 Apr 1918, Crow Wing County, Minnesota d. 10 Nov 1984, St. Louis County, Minnesota (Age 66 years)
  Marriage	19 Jul 1938	St. Louis County, Minnesota
  Family ID	F1869	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	11 Jun 2015