Proud veteran of World War II and Korea. All around nice guy. Age 90. Lifelong resident of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Phyllis Peterson and sister, Shirley Howard. Survived by wife of 68 years, Bernice, children, Pat(Dick) Miller, Vicki (Jim) Guerin, Tom Peterson, Jim Peterson, Terri Fenn (J.P. Peterson) and John (Shelly) Peterson. Also survived by eight grandchildren, Jodi Pillsbury (Dan Atkins), Kelly (Grant) Riebel, Stacie Lund (Nick Strohbeen), Stephanie (Chuck) Prickett, Danielle Fenn (Jarret Oulman) , Ralph Fenn, Ben Peterson and Kayla Peterson (Zach Shields). 9 Great-grandchildren, Ashley Pillsbury (Bobby Hanson), Aaron Pillsbury (Kristin Spencer), Amanda (Joe) Mishler, Alyssa Vodden (Nick Hovik), Colton Riebel, Connor Lund, Cami Lund, Morgan Prickett (David Hamm-Anderson) and Marissa Prickett. 2 Great-great granddaughters, Annabelle and Charlotte Mishler. Ken joined the Navy at age 17 right after graduating from White Bear High School in 1942 where he served on various anti-submarine warfare vessels in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He was discharged in 1946 and joined the Naval Reserves. In 1950, he was recalled to active duty and served on the USS Los Angeles during the Korean Conflict. After being discharged in 1952, he rejoined the Naval Reserves until 1982. During that time, he attained the grade of Master Chief Quartermaster. He was a life time member of the White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782, a past Post Commander, a past 4th District commander and a past Post Commander of the American Legion Post 168 in White Bear Lake. He was employed for 36 years at the Ramsey County Engineering Department and retired as an Engineering Tech IV in 1983. He is a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the Korean War Veterans Association. Visitation will be Monday, April 6th from 4pm to 7pm at Johnson Peterson Funeral Home. 2130 2nd Street, White Bear Lake and 1 hour before Mass on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30am, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave. White Bear Lake. Luncheon to follow interment at WBL VFW Post 1782. Memorials to donor's choice