Eldred Raymond Peterson, 89, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., Oct. 15, 2014 at Chippewa Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls. He was born July 22, 1925 in Milwaukee to Selma Jorgine Olson Peterson and Carl Emmett Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He attended school in Milwaukee at Grant Street School, Walker Junior High School, and South Division High School. He graduated from St. Olaf College, attended the University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota, and graduated from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1951.

On May 17, 1958, Eldred married Ruth Elvern Johnson at Long Lake Lutheran Church in Sarona, Wis. He served as a Lutheran Pastor from 1951 to 1985.

Eldred responded to God’s call on his life by faithfully serving others and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and in Christ-like living. He will be remembered and cherished as a deeply loving husband, father, grandpa, and friend.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son, Dale Lee Peterson; a daughter, Esther Christine Johnson and husband Robert; three granddaughters, Anna Christine Mitchell and husband David, Julia Lorraine Johnson, and Clara Louise Johnson; and a great-granddaughter, Eloise Grace Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents.

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

Memorials will be given to VCY America, Inc. — Christian Radio.