Glen Edward Pedersen

Glen "Pete" Pedersen, age 90, of Storm Lake, Iowa was granted his final wish to pass away at his son and daughter-in-law’s home on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake with military rites by the Alta VFW. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Glen Edward Pedersen was born on September 21, 1926 near Walnut, Iowa the son of James and Lizzie (Jaspen) Pedersen. Growing up, he attended school and graduated from high school. On November 30, 1948, Pete was united in marriage to Leona, who he met while he was working in the grocery store in Shelby, Iowa. After moving to Atlantic, Pete was drafted into the Korean War. Leona stayed for a time with him in California and then returned to Iowa, staying with family. After the Army, they moved to Harlan, Iowa and then on to Cherokee, Iowa, when job opportunities for Pete came along. On May 17, 1957, they were blessed with a son, Steven Glen. In 1958, the family moved to Storm Lake, where a new Swanson Store was built. Storm Lake would be the town, Pete, lived out the rest of his life working and retiring from the Storm Lake Hy-Vee meat department that he managed for years. Pete loved being married and enjoyed being with his wife of 63 years. Pete and Leona enjoyed going to Polka dances around the area with friends. His grandchildren were very special to him and he treasured the time he was able to spend with them. Pete was known to fix anything and everything. He loved his Lincoln Continental. In his spare time, you could find him cheering on the Minnesota Vikings or Twins. He also enjoyed watching Iowa and Iowa State basketball and football. Pete thoroughly enjoyed watching Westerns on the television and eating rare steaks. Animals were an important part of his life and he liked walking his dog, Abby, and his pet duck and pigeon. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Steven “Pete” Pedersen and his wife, Julie, of Storm Lake, Iowa; two grandchildren: Stevie and Harrison; sister, Mabel Schnitker of Council Bluffs, Iowa; extended family and many friends. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lizzie Pedersen; his wife, Leona Pedersen; one brother and three sisters.

Glen Edward Pedersen

September 21, 1926 - December 15, 2016