From Obituary:
Donald Ray Petersen was the only child of John Albert "Bert" and Hilda (Frahm) Petersen.
He was born on June 6, 1926, near Manning, Iowa. Don attended elementary school in a country school near Manning and then went to Manning High School, graduating in May 1942. Following graduation from high school, Don farmed with his father near Manning.
On December 29, 1950, Don enlisted and entered service with the United State Air Force. He served 1 year of duty in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on December 28, 1954.