Clinton "Kinky" Peterson
July 4, 1925 - January 24, 2010
Clinton Marvin Peterson was born on July 4, 1925 at his home a mile from Hastings, ND, the son of Ole and Clara (Norberg) Peterson. He attended school in Hastings, graduating in 1943. Clinton went on to Valley City State University, Valley City, ND, for a short time where he played with the Viking basketball team. In the 1940’s he began a farming partnership with his brother, Morris, that lasted 60 years. He married Lois Smedshammer in the North LaMoure Church in June 15, 1951. He was active in both Spring Creek and First Lutheran Churches. He held various positions on school, township, and church boards in both Litchville and Hastings. He enjoyed all sports, hunting, and fishing. Clinton is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Gregory (Genevieve) of Loganville, GA, Jerel of Cando, ND, and Thomas (Susan) of Overland Park, KS; a granddaughter, Kendra Peterson of Overland Park; two step grandchildren, Kelly (Steve) Hopkins and Jasun Spence both of GA; a step great grandson, Brayden of GA; brothers, LeRoy (Ida) of Seattle, WA, Morris (Ruth) of Hastings, ND, and Harvey (Blanche) of Andover, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Reynold; sister, Evelyn Neumann; a nephew; and two nieces.
Clinton Marvin Peterson was born on July 4, 1925 at his home a mile from Hastings, ND, the son of Ole and Clara (Norberg) Peterson. He attended school in Hastings, graduating in 1943. Clinton went on to Valley City State University, Valley... View Obituary & Service Information