Wahkiakum Co. Eagle-February 27, 1975 PETERSON, Ralph Age 74, of Cathlamet, died in Cathlamet. He was born in Norway, he received his education in Cathlamet and Seattle, and for many years, he worked as a blacksmith at the navy yard in Bremerton. Survivors include three sons, Robert, Lake Stevens; Daniel, California; and Lawrence of Elma; two daughters, Delores M. Toycen of Federal Way, Maxine J. Sullivan of Portland; two sisters, Pearl White of Spokane and Rae Fritzie of Puget Island; 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were held Wednesday with Dowling Funeral Home in charge. Greenwood Cemetery-Cathlamet, Wa. 05 Jan 1901-23 Feb 1975 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2007.)