Robert S. Peterson

Memorial Services for Robert "Bob" S. Peterson, Albert Lea, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Dwight Netzer will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations. Friends may visit with family from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church. Bob passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Mayo Health System Albert Lea. He was 86. He was born on August 10, 1925, in Freeborn County, the son of Bert and Hannah (Nelson) Peterson. He grew up in the Clarks Grove area, and attended Clarks Grove Schools. Bob enlisted and proudly served our country in the U.S. Army Aircorps. When he returned from the service, Bob began working in construction. He later worked for the city of Albert Lea, being the first to operate a dredging machine and then spending the rest of his career working for the city as a mechanic. He married Mildred Nesset on November 24, 1946, in Northwood, Iowa, she preceded him in death. In 1980, Bob married Margaret Wangen Satter at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. In his younger years he was a motorcycle enthusiast. In his later years he found much enjoyment in the game of golf. He also enjoyed his fishing trips up north visiting his brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife Margaret of Albert Lea; three children: Steven (Kathleen) Peterson of Wayzata, MN, Wayne "Tubby" (Sue) Peterson of Glenville, Joanne Almquist of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Matthew Peterson of Maple Grove, MN, Jesse Peterson of Mpls, MN, Elliott and Christine Peterson of Glenville, MN , Michael (Michelle) Hanson of Albert Lea, Elisa (Michael) Nowakowski of Clovis, NM, Tara Almquist of Albert Lea; stepgrandson Thomas (Mellisa)Maher of Corcoran, MN; greatgrandchildren, Mackenzie, Michaela and Lola Hanson, Oliver Nowakowski; sisters-in-law Miriam Wangen of Brownsdale, MN, Florence Thompson of Utah, brother-in-law Melvin Stoa of LaPorte, MN and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mildred in 1979, brother Richard Peterson and stepdaughter Leslie Ann Satter.