Richard Petersen spent forty-two years as a railroad fireman and engineer. He is the author of the memoir, Hogger, published several years after his retirement. Today, Petersen is ninety-two and re...ver maisRichard Petersen spent forty-two years as a railroad fireman and engineer. He is the author of the memoir, Hogger, published several years after his retirement. Today, Petersen is ninety-two and resides with Ellen, his wife of sixty-nine years, in the island city of Sabula, Iowa.ver menos