Benjamin R. Peterson, 100, passed away on January 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Chicago on September 2, 1913 to the late Benjamin and Marie (Sauer) Peterson.
His lifelong work in the ice cream business began in high school with his first job as a "soda jerk" in a drug store. In his teens Ben worked for the family dairy, first in Chicago, then Detroit. He drove a horse-drawn milk delivery cart. In the 1950's Ben began a very successful ice cream flavoring business. From a small lab in the basement, he grew his business to one of the largest ice cream flavor distributors in the USA.
Our grampa, father and husband was a brilliant business man, a spiritual guide and an anchor to his family. He was a gentleman to the end. Ben was involved in many Christian Charities and frequently volunteered in Chicago Missions. In Traverse City he was particularly interested in the work of the local Salvation Army. In the midst of his blessings he never forgot those in need.
Ben is survived by his wife; Betty (Thompson) Peterson, and in March they would have celebrated 78 years of marriage. Daughter Charlotte preceded him in death only this month. He is survived by a sister, Caroline Thompson, daughter; Nancy Peterson, son-in-law Dan Bohlmeyer, grandchildren; Elizabeth (Dave) Jordan, Benjamin, (Shelley) Peterson, Stefen (Grace) Peterson, Anders (Korrie) Peterson, Rebecca Charlotte (Tom) Peterson-Frediani, Charles (Elizavetta) Peterson, and great-grandchildren; Taylor, Lizzy, Jasmin, Hannah, Dylan, Jake, Haley, Mason, Rachel, and son-in-law Gary Peterson.
A private funeral service for the family will be held on February 1, 2014 at 3:00 pm. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Spring at the Amble Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the Salvation Army of Traverse City Homeless Charity Fund.
His lifelong work in the ice cream business began in high school with his first job as a "soda jerk" in a drug store. In his teens Ben worked for the family dairy, first in Chicago, then Detroit. He drove a horse-drawn milk delivery cart. In the 1950's Ben began a very successful ice cream flavoring business. From a small lab in the basement, he grew his business to one of the largest ice cream flavor distributors in the USA.
Our grampa, father and husband was a brilliant business man, a spiritual guide and an anchor to his family. He was a gentleman to the end. Ben was involved in many Christian Charities and frequently volunteered in Chicago Missions. In Traverse City he was particularly interested in the work of the local Salvation Army. In the midst of his blessings he never forgot those in need.
Ben is survived by his wife; Betty (Thompson) Peterson, and in March they would have celebrated 78 years of marriage. Daughter Charlotte preceded him in death only this month. He is survived by a sister, Caroline Thompson, daughter; Nancy Peterson, son-in-law Dan Bohlmeyer, grandchildren; Elizabeth (Dave) Jordan, Benjamin, (Shelley) Peterson, Stefen (Grace) Peterson, Anders (Korrie) Peterson, Rebecca Charlotte (Tom) Peterson-Frediani, Charles (Elizavetta) Peterson, and great-grandchildren; Taylor, Lizzy, Jasmin, Hannah, Dylan, Jake, Haley, Mason, Rachel, and son-in-law Gary Peterson.
A private funeral service for the family will be held on February 1, 2014 at 3:00 pm. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Spring at the Amble Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the Salvation Army of Traverse City Homeless Charity Fund.
Benjamin R. Peterson, 100, passed away on January 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Chicago on September 2, 1913 to the late Benjamin and Marie (Sauer) Peterson.
His lifelong work in the ice cream business began in high school with his first job as a "soda jerk" in a drug store. In his teens Ben worked for the family dairy, first in Chicago, then Detroit. He drove a horse-drawn milk delivery cart. In the 1950's Ben began a very successful ice cream flavoring business. From a small lab in the basement, he grew his business to one of the largest ice cream flavor distributors in the USA.
Our grampa, father and husband was a brilliant business man, a spiritual guide and an anchor to his family. He was a gentleman to the end. Ben was involved in many Christian Charities and frequently volunteered in Chicago Missions. In Traverse City he was particularly interested in the work of the local Salvation Army. In the midst of his blessings he never forgot those in need.
Ben is survived by his wife; Betty (Thompson) Peterson, and in March they would have celebrated 78 years of marriage. Daughter Charlotte preceded him in death only this month. He is survived by a sister, Caroline Thompson, daughter; Nancy Peterson, son-in-law Dan Bohlmeyer, grandchildren; Elizabeth (Dave) Jordan, Benjamin, (Shelley) Peterson, Stefen (Grace) Peterson, Anders (Korrie) Peterson, Rebecca Charlotte (Tom) Peterson-Frediani, Charles (Elizavetta) Peterson, and great-grandchildren; Taylor, Lizzy, Jasmin, Hannah, Dylan, Jake, Haley, Mason, Rachel, and son-in-law Gary Peterson.
A private funeral service for the family will be held on February 1, 2014 at 3:00 pm. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Spring at the Amble Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the Salvation Army of Traverse City Homeless Charity Fund.
His lifelong work in the ice cream business began in high school with his first job as a "soda jerk" in a drug store. In his teens Ben worked for the family dairy, first in Chicago, then Detroit. He drove a horse-drawn milk delivery cart. In the 1950's Ben began a very successful ice cream flavoring business. From a small lab in the basement, he grew his business to one of the largest ice cream flavor distributors in the USA.
Our grampa, father and husband was a brilliant business man, a spiritual guide and an anchor to his family. He was a gentleman to the end. Ben was involved in many Christian Charities and frequently volunteered in Chicago Missions. In Traverse City he was particularly interested in the work of the local Salvation Army. In the midst of his blessings he never forgot those in need.
Ben is survived by his wife; Betty (Thompson) Peterson, and in March they would have celebrated 78 years of marriage. Daughter Charlotte preceded him in death only this month. He is survived by a sister, Caroline Thompson, daughter; Nancy Peterson, son-in-law Dan Bohlmeyer, grandchildren; Elizabeth (Dave) Jordan, Benjamin, (Shelley) Peterson, Stefen (Grace) Peterson, Anders (Korrie) Peterson, Rebecca Charlotte (Tom) Peterson-Frediani, Charles (Elizavetta) Peterson, and great-grandchildren; Taylor, Lizzy, Jasmin, Hannah, Dylan, Jake, Haley, Mason, Rachel, and son-in-law Gary Peterson.
A private funeral service for the family will be held on February 1, 2014 at 3:00 pm. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Spring at the Amble Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the Salvation Army of Traverse City Homeless Charity Fund.
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