Peter A. Peterson, age 77 of New Richmond, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home. He was born the son of Arnold and Helen Peterson on February 4, 1944 in Colfax, WI. Pete grew up in New Richmond and graduated from New Richmond School, class of 1962. Following High school, he worked for a telephone company, construction worker building houses and laying carpet, New Richmond Fire Department for twenty years and worked at Andersen Windows for ten years, and later purchased Floyd’s Pizza in 1980 and renamed it Pete’s Pizza. Pete met Karen Soderquist while working at Floyd’s Pizza, and married on June 12, 1965 in New Richmond. He loved woodworking, mowing lawns, washing cars, and building things for family. Pete was dependable, hard-working, and honorable man with a sense of humor. He would drop everything to help family and friends.
Pete is preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Helen Peterson; daughter, Tracee Peterson-Mohr; and grandson, Luke Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Charlotte (Carey) Moe, Teresa (Steven) Montpetit, and Troy (Lisa) Peterson; grandchildren, Sean and Zachary Moe, Brian (Jackie) and Kristina Montpetit, and Thomas, Kyle, and Jack Peterson; great-granddaughter, Paityn Moe; brothers, Robert (Esther) Peterson and John (Judy) Peterson; son-in-law, Cory Mohr; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11AM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S. Knowles Ave) in New Richmond with a visitation two hours prior to the service from 9-11AM. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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13 Comments
I am so very sorry for your loss Karen and family! Pete was a great guy, him and I always had fun jesting with each other! I just had a nice conversation with him last week! Hugs and Gods blessings to all!🙏❤️
Dear Karen and Family, very sad to hear this. Pete was a great guy. If you need anything, please let me know. Deepest Sympathies, Judy Lindstrom
Dear Karen and family. My girls and I are so sad to hear about Pete. May God hold you in his arms.
Grace and peace.
Shannon Mattison
Pete & Karen we’re great neighbors, a lot fond memories, Greg & I sending prayers to their family.
Karen and family, it’s been an honor to have been a friend of Pete!,Besides one of Bernard’s best customers! I will always remember the warm smile and kind heart. Prayers go out to your family!
Dear Karen and family, We were shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of your husband and father, grandfather and great grandfather. Pete was a one-of-a-kind guy who was always so generous with his time and talent. He was a one-time neighbor and a long time friend. Rest in Peace Pete!
Karen, Char, Terry & Troy,
So sorry to hear of your families loss. Pete was a great friend to our family. He was truly loved and will be missed.
Our thoughts are with you.
Deepest sympathy to the entire family of Pete.. I got to enjoy many years 20+ of Pete as a customer at RadioShack he was always covered with an infectious smile and was quick with a quip to make me laugh. Condolences from my family to yours..
My sympathy, Karen and family, in your loss. I remember our fun card games with you, Pete and the gang. May your memories sustain you at your time of grief.
Karen, My sympathy to you and your family
Karen and family we are sorry to hear about Pete – know that you are all in are thoughts and prayers.
My sympathies for your loss 🥲
Our family would frequent Pete’s Pizza in New Richmond when our twins were young. Our daughter would always ask, “Where’s Pete!” Every time we went, the same question. One day, one of the workers went outside after our daughter had asked the same question of us and the staff for the umpteenth time. Much to our surprise, a older gentlemen came in and greeted us at our table. He told us he was Pete and he had heard a little youngster was looking for him. Our daughter was so thrilled! They had a chat together that we shall never forget. There were lots of laughs. You see, Pete came in from mowing the outside grass around the restaurant to make a little girl’s day. That says a lot about this kind hearted fellow! We sadly came across his obituary and just had to add our good memory. May he rest in peace.
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