Owen Petersen
Owen Petersen is a Republican member of the Wyoming State House of Representatives for the 19th district, encompassing Uinta County.Biography
Owen Petersen was born on November 19, 1942 in Lyman, Wyoming. He received a B.S. in 1965, an M.S. in 1967, and a J.D. in 1974, all from the University of Wyoming.
He is a retired military officer.
He has been a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives since 2001. In 2009, he sponsored HB 74, a bill that would have made marriage contracts from out-of-state valid in Wyoming so long as they involve one man and one woman.
He is a member of the National Rifle Association, the American Legion, the Lions Clubs International, Ducks Unlimited, and the AARP. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is married with three children and seven grandchildren.
