Ralph E. Peterson, 80, of Effingham, KS died on Tuesday, Jan. 26th, 2021 at his home surround by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, Feb. 4th at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service on Thursday, Feb. 4th, at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be at 12:30 pm on Thursday at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Survivors include his wife Sharon Peterson, two sons, Brian – wife Sammy Peterson, Greg wife Lori Peterson, and daughter Ann husband Anthony Bush, seven grandchildren, two sisters; Dorothy Robinson, and Kathryn (David) Van Rooyen, two great grandchildren, and dog Molly.

Memorials suggested to Effingham Union Church or Atchison County Amateur Radio Service and may be sent in care of Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.