1932-2026
Lowell E. Peterson, 94, passed away May 7, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living, McPherson, KS.
He was born February 13, 1932 in Fredonia, KS, the son of Elmer P. and Agnes R. (Smallwood) Peterson.
Lowell attended Johnstown School and graduated from McPherson High School with the class of 1950. He later attended St. Lawrence Seminary, in Mt. Calvary, WI and St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, CO.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson, Knights of Columbus Council 5222 and The Legion of Mary.
Lowell is survived by his nephews, Robert W. Peterson and John Alan Peterson; and his nieces, Beth Peterson, Barbara Peterson, Debbie Peterson, Shari Peterson and Beverly Rosebrough.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Agnes; his brothers, Bertice, John and Robert; and his sister, Barbara Peterson.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 9:30am - 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson. Burial will follow in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church and School, in care of Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460.
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