Folks Of Interest RIP Margie Petersen

Margie Petersen passed away Friday. She was 76.
Robert and her two sons were killed in a plane crash in '75 so they left no heirs.
Remembering them both...

 

They did so much for us gearheads! RIP. Your all together now.

 

I had the pleasure of meeting Margie and Bob (Robert) on several occasions - a wonderfully gracious lady. Bob passed on March 23 2007.

estore.petersen.org/news.asp

 

Sad news indeed. Always heard that she was just a wonderful partner for Robert, and a very fine lady.

Jonnie King

 

Actually Bob Petersen's sister lives in Lancaster. I guess she would be considered an heir. Her son, Randy Holt, was a photographer for the Petersen magazines back in the 60's.

 

It's probably contestable but I read after Robert's death that he willed his estate to the Catholic Church.
It would be nice to have a "car guy" carry on with it though.

 

So sad. R.I.P

 

I would think that Robert's estate would have gone to Margie being a lawfully married couple in the state of California. I do know that she recently endowed the Peterson Museum with a $100 Million donation.

 

A tremendous loss to the automotive hobby world , like most of the Hambers , I've thumbed through more Petersen publications than I could ever begin to remember . A huge influence on me and ideas I've had . A sad day :-(

 

Very sad. My condolences to Mrs Petersen's many legions for friends.

 

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Robert E Petersen died in 2007 of cancer not a plane crash...
Margie Petersen died of breast cancer...

very sad day indeed...they gave us a lot to remember them though and that will live on forever

 

Every time you tour the Petersen collection you will remember and thank them for what they gave us.

 

I believe she donated 100 cars as well??

RIP Mrs. Petersen