Services for Richard Peterson
Richard Peterson, 76, of Bagley, MN, died on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home in Bagley, MN.
Interment will be at East Zion Cemetery in Leonard, MN at a later date. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on December 12, 1940, the son of Arnold and Evelyn Peterson. He graduated from Duluth High School and joined the Navy in 1959. He served our country for over 8 years. After being honorably discharged, he came back to Duluth and began working at Northern Drug in the warehouse, eventually becoming a salesman. He estimated he put in over 2 million miles driving around the states on the job. He met his future wife, Gail, at the drugstore in Bagley while she was there working and he was there on business. The two wed in Las Vegas, NV on September 5, 1999. They enjoyed almost 18 years of marriage.
Richard loved making jewelry and going to craft shows, researching and collecting coins, and golfing. He was a fun-loving guy who was always positive and a strong fighter. He will be tremendously missed.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Peterson of Bagley, MN; his siblings, Gordon Peterson of Duluth, MN and Jeanne Peterson of Iron River, WI; his son, Ryan Peterson of Lake Mills, WI; and his nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Evelyn Peterson.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com