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James L. "Jim" Peterman

James L. "Jim" Peterman, 85, of Elderton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his home.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1935 in Warren, OH to Roy Elwood and Ivah Lenora (Ulrich) Peterman.

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Elderton High School and proudly served in the US Army. He attended the Elderton Presbyterian Church. In his younger years, he and his wife, raced stock cars and jeeps and enjoyed camping, snowmobiling and dancing. Jim was an excellent welder and worked on pipelines and his vehicles. Jim worked as supervisor with Apollo Gas Company for many years. After retiring, he and his wife spent 20 years in Jensen Beach, Fl. where he enjoyed surf fishing. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband and for living life to the fullest.

His memory will be cherished by his loving wife, Glenna L. (Wingard) Peterman; his daughter, Sharon C. Aikins and husband, Ron of Shelocta; granddaughter, Bethany Smith and husband, Ryan; great-granddaughter, Eliana Claire Smith; a brother, David Peterman and wife, Marilyn of El Paso, TX and his sister, Kathleen Peterman of Jenson Beach, FL.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his sons, Keith Leroy Peterman and Daren Lee Peterman; and a brother, Raymond Peterman

Family and friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of the memorial service at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Elderton Presbyterian Church, 115 North Main Street, Elderton, PA 15736 with the Rev. Richard D. Sweeney officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's honor to Elderton Presbyterian Church, PO Box 159, Elderton, PA 15736.

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