On March 2, 2007, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 76 years.
Beloved husband of Viola I. Pedersen (Nee-Myers). Dear father of Paul E. (Cecelia) Pedersen, Jr., Patricia E. (the late Samuel) Nelson, Peter E. (Kathleen) Pedersen and Paula E. (Stephen T.) Rydzewski. Loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren: Paul, Jason, Phillip, Loretta, Samuel, Michelle, Peter and Meghan. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren and a sister, Etta (Robert) Ford.
Mr. Pedersen was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a 38 year volunteer fireman with Collingswood Fire Co. #1 and a 40 year employee with N.J. American Water Co., Haddon Heights, NJ where he retired in 1993.
Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.