In Memoriam: Peter Arvedson

Date
07/14/11

Revered Peter Arvedson died July 14, 2011, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Stephen (Tara) and Mark. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Jonathan and Jason. Dear brother of Jane (James) Hood. Survived by other relatives, friends and colleagues. Peter received BS in Chemistry at University of Illinois and PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from UW-Madison; Master of Divinity from General Theological Seminary, New York City. He served as Episcopal priest in parishes in Effingham, IL, Okinawa, Japan, Madison, WI and Buffalo, NY, where he retired from St. Andrew's Church in 2002. He was active in the Society for Ordained Scientists. Since he and Joan moved to Elm Grove, he continued teaching and ministering in many ways at Trinity Church, Wauwatosa. He was a docent, researcher, and active supporter for restoration projects at the Pabst Mansion.