1926
Shirley
2013
Shirley "Pete" Peterson
September 7, 1926 — September 10, 2013
Shirley J. (Pete) Peterson, 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
Pete was born September 7, 1926 in Skyberg, Minnesota, the son of John and Annetta Peterson. He served in the Air Force in World War II in Okinawa and Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. He married Carol Jean Steege on November 10, 1951 at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Pine Island. They made their home south of Rochester. Pete drove truck for Gamble Robinson and later was a serviceman for Skelgas. He and Carol drove semi-truck for International Transport throughout the United States and Canada for many years. He also farmed locally.
Pete loved farming and farm animals, but most of all he found joy in the company of his family. Through the years, he frequently enjoyed a cup of coffee and conversation with friends at Hanson's Truck Stop, Subway in Stewartville and McDonalds on 48th Street.
He is survived by his wife Carol, children Ron (Betty) Peterson, Rochester; Kathy McLaughlin, Rochester; and Lisa Johnson, Pine Island; grandchildren Jennifer (Guy) Durkee, Springdale, AR; Jacqueline (Chad) Erickson, Blaine; Kyle (Coralie) Peterson, Racine; Joanna (Marvin) Billings, Rochester; James (Emily) McLaughlin, Rochester; Amanda Johnson, Pine Island; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Avis Johnson of Hutchinson, and a brother, Floyd (Arlene) Peterson of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Arvin Peterson and sister Frances Weeks.
Visitation will be at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Rochester Chapel, 1624 37th St NW from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 12, and for one hour prior to the service on Friday. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 13 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 Third Ave SW in Rochester, with the Rev. Jason Bryan-Wegner officiating. Internment with military honors will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at 3:45 pm.
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
624 3 Ave. S.W.
Rochester, MN 55902
624 3 Ave. S.W.
Rochester, MN 55902
Pete was born September 7, 1926 in Skyberg, Minnesota, the son of John and Annetta Peterson. He served in the Air Force in World War II in Okinawa and Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. He married Carol Jean Steege on November 10, 1951 at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Pine Island. They made their home south of Rochester. Pete drove truck for Gamble Robinson and later was a serviceman for Skelgas. He and Carol drove semi-truck for International Transport throughout the United States and Canada for many years. He also farmed locally.
Pete loved farming and farm animals, but most of all he found joy in the company of his family. Through the years, he frequently enjoyed a cup of coffee and conversation with friends at Hanson's Truck Stop, Subway in Stewartville and McDonalds on 48th Street.
He is survived by his wife Carol, children Ron (Betty) Peterson, Rochester; Kathy McLaughlin, Rochester; and Lisa Johnson, Pine Island; grandchildren Jennifer (Guy) Durkee, Springdale, AR; Jacqueline (Chad) Erickson, Blaine; Kyle (Coralie) Peterson, Racine; Joanna (Marvin) Billings, Rochester; James (Emily) McLaughlin, Rochester; Amanda Johnson, Pine Island; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Avis Johnson of Hutchinson, and a brother, Floyd (Arlene) Peterson of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Arvin Peterson and sister Frances Weeks.
Visitation will be at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Rochester Chapel, 1624 37th St NW from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 12, and for one hour prior to the service on Friday. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 13 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 Third Ave SW in Rochester, with the Rev. Jason Bryan-Wegner officiating. Internment with military honors will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at 3:45 pm.
Visitation
SEP 12. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Visitation
SEP 13. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Zumbro Lutheran Church624 3 Ave. S.W.
Rochester, MN 55902
Service
SEP 13. 2:00 PM (CDT)
Zumbro Lutheran Church624 3 Ave. S.W.
Rochester, MN 55902
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