Robert W. Peterson | |
|---|---|
| North Dakota State Auditor | |
| In office 1973–1996 | |
| Governor | Arthur A. Link Allen I. Olson George A. Sinner Ed Schafer |
| Preceded by | Curtis G. Olson |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. Peterson |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967-1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1929 Williston, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2013 (aged 84) Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Robert W. Peterson (January 18, 1929 – April 18, 2013) was an U.S. politician serving as a public servant and politician from North Dakota. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the North Dakota State Auditor from 1973 to 1996. Prior to his tenure as Auditor, he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1967 to 1972. His son, Robert R. Peterson, was his successor as State Auditor; he began serving in 1997.[1][citation needed]