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Robert Petersen with his wife, Margie
Mr. Petersen served as president and chairman of the board of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Hollywood, and was a member of the National Board of Directors for the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of America. He was active in support of numerous children’s charities and also served as a member for the Los Angeles City Library Commission.
Both he and his wife have been major contributors to the Music Center of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Thalians social society, which raises money for the Mental Health Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His ongoing contributions to the community earned him numerous special citations from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles City Council.
Mr. Petersen was to be honored with both the ‘Automotive Icon’ and ‘Visionary’ awards at the Petersen museum’s annual gala on May 10. The ceremony will now be held as a tribute to Mr. Petersen and his contributions to the institution and community.
“What made him so special was that he gave every ounce of his energy and abilities to his dreams. He was a quiet man who truly became an American icon,” the Petersen museum’s Messer said. “He made his living doing things he loved and he found success at every turn. The way he lived his life, always looking for ways to give back in return for the success he enjoyed, made you proud to count him as a friend. The museum is now his legacy.”
He is survived by his wife, Margie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Petersen Automotive Museum or the charity of the person’s choice in his honor. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, March 29, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.
Special Tribute to Robert E. Petersen
May 10 2007 5:30 PM
The Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax)Los Angeles, CA 90036
Annual Gala Chaired by Carroll Shelby
Cocktail reception, Elegant Seated Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
Catered by Wolfgang Puck
Gala Hotline (323) 964-6366 Gala
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http://www.petersen.org
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