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Harlan Clifford Petersen

Harlan Clifford Petersen, 85, of Rogers passed away Sunday, June 21st. He was born June 18, 1930 in Anthon, Iowa to the late Marten Jens Petersen and Sophia H. Scheelhaase Petersen. Following graduation from high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army and studied electrical engineering at the University of Iowa before beginning his career. Among other projects, he worked on the USS Nautilus project- America's first atomic submarine. He was a kind and gentle man who loved animals, reading science fiction, watching television and smoking cigars. Survivors include several cousins and his friend, Ed Doutt of Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com.

Published June 28, 2015

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