Martin Wilbur Peterson, age 79 of Algona, passed away October 12, 2022. The funeral service was held October 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Algona. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery.
Martin was born in Jefferson, and grew up on his family farm in Scranton. During his youth, Martin was active in the 4-H program, athletics, and played the trumpet, performing in the All-State Music Festival. After graduating from Drake University, he went on to study at the University of Iowa College of Law where he served on the Iowa Law Review.
Martin moved to Algona in 1970, starting his own law practice in 1980. He was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church and Kiwanis International where he served as Lieutenant Governor of the Nebraska-Iowa district. Martin was active in his community over the years, serving as general counsel for the Algona Community School District and the First United Methodist Church, and was instrumental in establishing quality health care for Kossuth County. He loved to learn new things, earning his piloting license, becoming an avid golfer, and could often be found tackling puzzles on the patio. Martin will be remembered for his quick wit, dry sense of humor, sly smile, and his enthusiasm for seeing friends and meeting new people.
Martin is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Kris, and their children Matt (Laura) Peterson of Naperville, IL, Ellyn (Mark) Cochran of Decatur, GA, and Steven Peterson (and his fiancée Samantha Reinsch) of Nevada, IA. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren Martin (15), Lenore (10), Augustus (7) and Charlotte (4). He is also survived by many cousins and some very good friends.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Lenore.
The family was assisted by Lentz Funeral Home of Algona.
