Vernon S. Petersen, 79, of Sour Lake died February 13, 2005. Born in Kerney, Nebraska and a resident of the area since 1977, he worked as a station agent for the railroad and also a golf pro at Lake Waco Country Club in Bosque Valley. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Evanglene Petersen of Sour Lake; children, Patricia Ready and her husband Bryan of Sour Lake, Duane Petersen of Fort Worth, Joan Wright and her husband Michael of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Evanglene Ready, Elizabeth Cellano and her husband Vinny, Amanda Ready, Kevin Ready, Jason Petersen, Corey Wright, Aaron Wright
A private family service was held at an earlier date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7445 Eastex Plaza Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77708.
