Carl Harold "Pete" Peterson, 89, of Lodi, died May 20 in Lodi of natural causes. He was born Dec. 20, 1917, in Lodi on the family farm, where he resided his entire life.

Mr. Peterson graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1934. He served in the Army Air Forces in Guam from 1942 to 1946 and was a World War II veteran. He was a lifelong farmer and grew grapes and cherries. He was a 50-year member of the Woodbridge Masonic Lodge and was also a member of the Tokay Shriners and American Legion, and served on the board of directors of Guild Winery. He enjoyed living on his farm, which has been in the family for 104 years, and was known for his sense of humor.