Harold W. "Bill" Peterman

Harold W. (Bill) Peterman of Lebanon died at his home on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the age of 96. He was born February 19, 1920, in Lebanon to Roy W. and Roxie Mille Peterman. On August 10, 1945, Harold was married to Rosemary Morse. She died in March 1999. On August 14, 2001, he married Susan Gurley, who survives. Mr. Peterman graduated from Lebanon High School in 1938. He then worked for Shumate Printing until entering the United States Navy. He served in the Navy from December, 1941 to October, 1945, as an Aviation Machinist Mate 1st class, being stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. After his Navy service, he moved to Indianapolis, where he lived for 6 years. He then returned to Lebanon, where he resided until his death. He was employed by the Federal Government as an electro-mechanic for the Federal Aviation Administration for 33 years, retiring in 1975. In this capacity, he traveled the states of Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. After retiring from the FAA, he was the Boone County CETA Director form 1977-1981. He was a member of the Lebanon First Baptist Church, Elks Lodge, VFW 40 & 8, American Legion, and was past member of Ulen Country Club. Before his health declined, he enjoyed golf, fishing and spending time in his summer home at Dogtooth Lake, Kenora Ontario, Canada. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Craig W. Peterman of Whitestown and a grandson, Scott W. Peterman of Conroe, Texas; Step Children, Weson Gurley of Seatle, Jean (Ted) Mason-Hedges of Lebanon, Heather Gillespie of Danville; Step grandsons, Nick (Cassia Garland) Mason, Spencer (Lisa) Mason, Clay Gillespie, Heath Gillespie, and Sawyer Mason; Step great grandsons, Corbin and Liam; nephews, Donald (Terri) Peterman of Lebanon, Charles (Annis) Peterman of Texas; sisters-in-law, Sharon Peterman of Lebanon and Janice (Robert) Sanders of Oklahoma City. He is also survived by his best friend, Larry Menzer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Donald Peterman, A step-grandson, Preston Mason, and a special uncle, Earl Peterman, who shared a home with Bill and his family for many years. The family thanks Heart to Heart Hospice for their many acts of kindness and loving care of our loved one. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana, with Pastor David Wright officiating. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment with Military Rites will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorials may be made in his honor to the First Baptist Church, 207 East Washington Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.

Harold W. "Bill" Peterman

February 19, 1920 - October 31, 2016