Obituary of Carl Pedersen

Carl Leonard Bach Pedersen the son of Laurens and Anna (Rautzke) Pedersen was born on July 20, 1928 on the family farm near Harris, IA. He attended Harrison #1 country school near his home. Carl proudly served his country in the U. S. Army from January 6, 1951 to October 8, 1952 during the Korean War. On March 30, 1974, Carl was united in marriage to Sharon Milner at the Congressional Church in Sheldon, IA. Following their marriage the couple resided on Carl’s family farm near May City, IA, where they were engaged in farming and raising cattle. In the early 1980’s they had taken a trip to Denmark with Carl’s father to visit some of their family. In November of 2007 they retired from farming and moved to the Milford Nursing Home in Milford, IA., but was still involved with the daily functions of the farm. Carl was baptized in 1928 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City, IA and was confirmed in 1944. He was also a member of the Arthur W. Kirchoff Post #288 American Legion in Hartley, IA. He enjoyed old cars, tractors, and occasionally talking to people in four different languages. (Mostly little quotes.) Most of all Carl was a people person and enjoyed passing the time visiting with friends and neighbors. Carl passed away at the Avera Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA on February 18, 2010 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Sharon of 35 years, other relatives and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. In Loving Memory of Carl L. B. Pedersen Born ~ July 20, 1928 Died ~ February 18, 2010 Age ~ 81 years 5 months 28 days Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010 St. John’s Lutheran Church May City, Iowa Officiating ~ Rev. Paul Johnson Organist ~ Luella Heilman Soloist ~ Lisa Drost Singing ~ “Amazing Grace” Congregational Singing “The Old Rugged Cross” “Rock of Ages” Pallbearers Duane Drost Walter Norem Duane Bleeker Paul Berends Curt Van Engen Bob Joens Ushers Bob Rusche Don Rassmussen Burial Harrison Township Cemetery May City, Iowa Military Graveside Rites Arthur W. Kirchoff Post #288 Hartley, Iowa