Background
Peterson, Darrel Emil was born on February 19, 1911 in Spokane. Son of Dan Emil and Sarah Ethel (Fenby) Peterson.
textbook publishing company executive
Peterson, Darrel Emil was born on February 19, 1911 in Spokane. Son of Dan Emil and Sarah Ethel (Fenby) Peterson.
Bachelor, University Washington, 1935.
Elementary school principal, Naches, Washington, 1930-1934; elementary school teacher, Spokane, 1934-1936; with, Scott, Foresman & Company, Chicago, from 1936; vice president, general sales manager, Scott, Foresman & Company, Chicago, 1959-1960; executive vice president, director, Scott, Foresman & Company, Chicago, 1960-1964; president, Scott, Foresman & Company, Chicago, 1964-1970; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Scott, Foresman & Company, Chicago, 1970-1976; retired, then director, Scott, Foresman & Company, Chicago, from 1976. Director Madison Bank & Trust Company, Chgo. Vice president American Textbook Publications Institute, 1965, president, 1966.
Trustee MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1970. Lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, World World War World War II. Member Western Golf Association (director), Park Ridge Country Club, Masons.
Married Katherine Millar, June 5, 1933. Children: Karen Peterson Falkner, Richard.