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Marin Journal
Thursday, June 3, 1909
Page 1
Respected Pioneer Has Answered Final Call
Johannes Petersen Died Suddenly of Pneumonia On Wednesday
Johannes Petersen, an old and respected citizen of this city, died suddenly at 7 o’clock Wednesday morning from pneumonia. His death was not expected and came as a great shock to the family. The old gentleman had only been sick seven days when death claimed him. He was born in Denmark seventy-three years three months and five days ago and forty-three years ago landed in this country, settling in this city three years later where he engaged in the contracting and building line and soon built up a good business. Hundreds of the present buildings he erected. He was noted for being thoroughly honest and trustworthy and it was not an uncommon thing for those wishing a house built to go to Mr. Petersen and tell him what they wanted and he would go ahead and do the work and no contract would be drawn. His work was considered excellent and his rough work was as finished as most of he finished work of today. His many friends always remark of his noble character and kindness to all living things.
Several years ago he was a supervisor of this county and previous to that occupied a seat in the city council. Both of these positions he filled with credit to himself and with benefit to the county and city.
He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, having belonged to that order for thirty-seven years, a remarkable thing about it being that during the entire time he never drew a cent for sick benefits, always being in the best of health until his last fatal illness.
Besides a loving wife, Maren Petersen, he leaves one son, P. Henry Petersen and three daughters, Amelia P., Olivia M Petersen and Mrs. Caroline Inman, all of this city. He is the brother of Mrs. Marie Lund, of San Francisco, Peter H. Ocksen and the late C. Ocksen, of San Francisco.
The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Saturday at 2 o’clock p.m. from the lodge rooms of the order.
The death of this good old pioneer comes as sudden grief to his many friends in this county, who extend their heart-felt sympathy to the sorrowing family and relatives in this, their hour of sadness.
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