David H. Peterson

David H. Peterson, age 79 of Buckman Township/Pierz, MN passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, MN. An open house celebrating the life of David, will be held Monday, January 25, 2010 from 1:00-5:00 P.M. at the Little Falls V.F.W. Post #1112 in Little Falls, MN, just north of Hwy #27 on 13th Street North. A private Christian burial will be held at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in the spring when all the birds return that brought him so much joy. Military rites will be conducted by Little Falls V.F.W. Post #1112. David H. Peterson was born May 28, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to Fredrick and Verna (Linaenna) Peterson. He was a devoted husband, loving father and loyal United States soldier. He was a devout Christian that loved his Savior and His teachings. Farming, gardening and antique tractors were part of his life. Dave's love for music was a passion that he shared with his wife, Donna of 55 years, along with countless friends and complete strangers soon to become good acquaintances. David will be welcomed home by his beloved late son, Davey, to start his much anticipated second life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Dawn Peterson of Sun Valley, ID; sons, Dennis (Cindy) Peterson of Pequot Lakes, MN, Dan (Margie) Peterson of Osakis, MN, Darin (Jennie) Peterson of Princeton, MN; grandchildren, Debbie Peterson-Hanson, Donna Peterson, Jake Peterson, Jessie Peterson, Christy Peterson, Brett Peterson, Rebecca Smith and great-grandchild, MacKayla Smith; brothers, Vincent Peterson of Nebraska, Vernon Peterson of Plymouth, MN; sisters, Marion Pierson of Minneapolis, MN and Janette Tenhoff of Dassel, MN. He was preceded in death by his son, Davey and parents, Fredrick and Verna Peterson In lieu of flowers family prefers memorials to Unity Family Hospice of Little Falls, MN.