Harold Peterman

Harold Lloyd Peterman, 90, of Brightwood went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 following a brief illness.

He was born on August 28, 1926 the oldest son of nine children to the late John & Ada Peterman in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

He graduated from Sherrodsville High School in 1944. In 1947 he was elected as the mayor of Leesville at the age of 21, which made him the youngest mayor elected in the United States. On August 8, 1953 he married the love of his life Betty Meese, whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage with before her passing in 2011. Together they raised five children.

Harold was a founding member of the Schoenbrunn Moravian Church. He loved to attend his grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events, often times you could see him sitting in the outfield in his blue truck. Aside from spending time with his large family Harold enjoyed riding his scooter around the neighborhood and chatting with all of his neighbors. He was an avid story teller and enjoyed sharing these stories with anyone who would listen. He worked at Timken Roller Bearing Plant in Canton for 34 years until he retired in 1985.

Together Harold and Betty raised and loved their five children; Dale (Deb) Peterman, Sharon (Mitch) Belknap, Joyce (Eric) Fondriest, Sally (Jerry) Wigfield, and Linda (Mike) Slater. His family also includes the apples of his eye, his grandchildren; Steph (John) Heavilin, Chad (Heather) Peterman, Angie (Justin) Lavery, Justin (Mayen) Fondriest, Erika (Brian) Casher, Staci (Drew) Dunn, Cody Tingler, Zach Slater, Cole Tingler, Kylee Tingler, Kyle Fondriest, Kayla Slater, Joshua (Keely) Wigfield, Jessica (Travis) Pfeffer, Joanna (Mike) Gendreau, and Justin Wigfield. Great grandchildren include Travis Heavilin, Tristan Peterman, Davin Peterman, Haylee Heavilin, Hunter Peterman, Titan Peterman, Valicia Peterman, Annabelle Casher, Caroline Casher, Jericho Fondriest, Maverick Peterman, Emmett Dunn, Claire Hepworth, Jamison Lavery, Evelyn and Gleason Pfeffer, Wyatt and Garrett Wigfield.

Harold is also survived by his siblings Norma Sprague, Bob Peterman, Paul Peterman, Shirley Sprague, Doran Peterman, Kenny Peterman, Marlene Lashley, and sister-in-law Donna (Fred) Swaldo. Numerous nieces and nephews complete the family.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents John and Ada Peterman, his loving wife Betty Peterman, his sister Betty Crites, his grandson Ryan Peterman, and his granddaughter Heidi Peterman.

A celebration of life will occur at a later date with close family and friends. Cremation care has been conducted by Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Community Hospice’s Truman Hospice House, 716 Commercial Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.