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Michael Peterson 02/25/2017

Michael Peterson 02/25/2017

Michael Peterson websiteMichael Gerald Peterson, age 71 of River Falls, WI, died unexpectedly on February 25, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Michael was born the son of Ralph and Bernice (Erickson) Peterson on August 3, 1945 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in New Richmond, WI, graduating from New Richmond High School with the class of 1963. Michael served his country in U.S. Navy after high school. On June 18, 1966 he was married to Sally Larson at the First Lutheran Church in New Richmond. Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Business. He spent 35 years with 3M, many of those years as the manager of the IT Department. He retired from 3M in 2002. Michael volunteered as President of the Board of Directors for both the St. Croix Marina and the Special Children Center. Michael loved boating, golfing, fishing, landscaping their property, and traveling the world. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes. He was incredibly dependable, punctual, and saw things as black and white. Michael was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who made friends easily and was always willing to help anyone in need. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Bernice Peterson; and sister, Constance May. Michael is survived by his wife, Sally Peterson; children, Dana (Jeffrey) Christopherson and Matthew (Jessica) Peterson; grandchildren, Evan and Nyssa Christopherson and Elliana, Maya, Trinity, and Flint Peterson; sister, Beverly (John) Ball; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Kilkarney Hills Golf Course 163 Radio Road River Falls, WI. Visitation was from 9-11 AM with the service following. Food and beverages will be provided after the service. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls.

4 Comments

  • Bobbi Hansch Posted February 28, 2017 1:05 am

    How very sad for his family and for all who knew him. He was a great guy and a terrific manager at 3M.

  • Dick Seppala Posted February 28, 2017 1:28 am

    Mike was my first friend at UWRF, we studied together, along with other Veterans. I’M SURE I got the grades and my degree because of Mike and the other Veterans we associated with. I miss him already.

  • Joseph Jenkins Posted February 28, 2017 6:33 pm

    My condolences to the Peterson family! Uncle Mike will be missed! I’m fortunate to have been able to enjoy a round of golf with Mike, Matt myself and my dad. Great times!!

  • David Kelly Posted March 1, 2017 3:28 am

    Mike worked with many at 3M and was respected by all.
    I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mike
    In the course of his career.
    A great person and a true professional.

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