Merle Peterson

Peterson, Merle "Pete", age 84 of Wyoming, MN and Lake Wales, FL, passed away on May 20, 2016 after a lengthy and brave battle with Parkinson's Disease. Pete proudly served 40 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a CW4. Pete was a loving and devoted family man with an infectious sense of humor and a notable laugh. He also enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, and tinkering. Preceded in death by son, Toby; siblings, Claire, Thelma Schmellen, Lester, Ardis Bast, Arlo, Carol Schwanz, Lowell; son-in-law, Scott Patrick. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, David, Jolene (Mitch) Josephson, Nancy (Steve) Appenzeller, Linda (Jeff) Parker, Karen (Michael) Kenny, Joe, Michelle Patrick; their mother, Lorene Johnson; step-daughters, Debra (Daniel) Flohr, Denise Johnson; siblings, Eleanor Lubitz, Faye Draper, Doyle (Arlene); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 5-9 p.m., Wednesday at Mattson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, with 10:15 a.m. American Legion Ritual Ceremony at the funeral home. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

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Previous Events

Visitation
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Service
Thursday, May 26, 2016
cemetery
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Visitation
Thursday, May 26, 2016

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