Roger “Pete” Peterson, 80, of Hanska died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska with Pastor Sarah Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Hanska.
To leave an online condolence for his family or to sign the guest book go to www.mvfh.org
Roger is survived by his wife, Karen Peterson of Hanska; daughters, Brenda (Allen) Wieme and their children Nathan and Katlyn of Tracy, Beth (Kevin) Lassas and their children Michelle and Ryan of Madelia, Becky (John) Hahn and their children Randy and Mark of Brainerd; a son Bryan (Jill) Peterson and their children Ashley (AJ) Plummer and Austin Peterson of New Ulm; and one great granddaughter Hadley; sisters-in-law, Vivian Panzer of Brainerd, Barbara Tetzloff of Lewisville, Debra (Delvin) Durheim of Long Prairie; and by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Elaine; and his brothers-in-law, Merle Evjen, Willard Tetzloff and Harold Panzer.
Roger Dale Peterson was born January 28, 1939 in New Ulm to Oscar and Mabel (Mork) Peterson. He graduated from Hanska High School in 1957. Roger was united in marriage to Karen Klutz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in St. James. Roger wore many hats as he was a farmer and was also employed at Del Monte, Industrial Air, Swift Eckrich and the Madelia Community Hospital. His hobbies included collecting trains, calendars, toy tractors and steam engines. He enjoyed traveling with friends and family seeing the sites from California to Florida and collecting key chains at every stop. Also traveled the Midwest watching Steam Engines and attending Toy Shows. Roger also loved watching his Grandchildren at as many sporting events and music concerts as he could make. He also liked to watch the Twins and Vikings. Enjoyed the time he spent with friends eating pizza and especially the time he spent with children, grandchildren and his precious great granddaughter, whether it be Holidays, working on the farm or just hanging out, especially the last year, it was his happiest moments!!!