Charles Evans Petersen Sr.

Charles Evans Petersen was born in Akron, Ohio on February 26, 1937 to J. Chris and Margaret Evans Petersen. He played football, basketball and rode horses throughout his formative years while growing up in Boone, Iowa. He graduated from Boone High School in May, 1955. Upon graduation, Chuck enlisted in the Navy and served his country honorably. After leaving the Navy, Chuck enrolled at Texas Christian University, and there he received his degree. While at TCU, Chuck met the love of his life, Kay Shannon. They were married on April 7, 1960 and began their life together in Fort Worth, Texas. Chuck began a long career in sales shortly after graduation from TCU. His work for Colgate Palmolive, Clairol, and L’Oreal took Chuck, Kay and their children from Texas, to Minnesota, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois and finally home to Texas for good in 1973. Chuck began his career in sales and moved through the ranks becoming national sales manager and vice president of sales for L’Oreal. He ended his career as a national account manager. He was one of the original employees of L’Oreal when they came to the United States and was very proud of being an integral part of the company that changed the beauty industry in the United States. Upon retirement from industry, Chuck and Kay settled down on Cedar Creek Lake in Tool, Texas. They quickly became entrenched into the community as Chuck started another career. He and Kay developed a property management company, and at the height or their business, managed more than 20 homes around Cedar Creek Lake. Chuck and Kay were members of Cedar Creek United Methodist Church. They started, developed and ran an annual charity golf tournament that raised thousands of dollars for the church. Although Chuck was successful in business, he was most proud of his children, their spouses and grandchildren. Family and friends meant everything to him and they were his reason for life. Chuck left this world on January 14, 2021.

He is predeceased by his father, J. Chris Petersen, mother, Margaret Petersen and brother, John Petersen.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kay Shannon Petersen, sister, Mary Lou McEachran, son Charles (Chuck) Evans Petersen Jr and wife Roya, daughter Jana Petersen Kurrasch and husband Kevin, son John Petersen and wife Kay. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Chase Petersen and wife Anna, Brady Petersen, Natalie Petersen, Katilyn Kurrasch, Landry Petersen, Delaney Petersen, Joey Petersen and Mia Petersen. He also left behind his 2 great grandchildren, Chance Petersen and Nash Petersen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church, 100 South Old Indian Trail, Kemp, TX 75143, The Oakridge School, Arlington, TX or Hyde Park Schools, Austin, TX.

Visitation will be held at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst, TX on January, 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
The funeral service will be held at the same location on January 22 at 10:00 am. A military burial will be held for immediate family only at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on January 29 at 10:15 am.



“On Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. a Live Stream of Charles Celebration of Life will be viewable here https://video.ibm.com/channel/23847896/video/xiz5hq