Valdemar S. "Pete, VS" Petersen

Valdemar S. "Pete, VS" Petersen obituary

Valdemar S. "Pete, VS" Petersen

Valdemar Petersen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 29 to Sep. 6, 2012.
Petersen, Valdemar S. Known as Pete and VS, he passed on Sunday August 26 after a battle with a chronic illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Stella; three sons from his previous marriage to the late Else (Baadsgaard) Petersen, Peter (Mary), Nels, and Leif (LeAnn); and Stella's children from a previous marriage, Kerry Scott (Dean Grau), Michael Scott (Jan), Laurie Schellinger (Dennis), Barbara Burdick (Bruce), and Susan Scott (Larry Keene). Also survived by his sister Fylla Kildegaard and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Valdemar and Fylla (Strandskov), sister Elin Mussack, and son Paul. Born January 12, 1927 in Askov, Minnesota, the son and namesake of an idealist and dreamer who went on to found the town of Circle Pines, Pete spoke Danish before he learned English. The family moved around a lot in his youth, and as soon as he was old enough he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in hopes of becoming a pilot. WWII ended not long after and Pete found himself in Occupied Japan, spared harsh duty by his ability to type and his skill playing the clarinet, which led to engagements in officer's clubs. His dream of becoming a pilot came true years later when he learned to fly. Aside from Stella, airplanes were his true passion. He owned several planes and even built one. Pete started an insurance agency in Circle Pines, where he lived for 60 years before moving to a retirement community in North Oaks. With friends, he and Stella owned an island in Balsam Lake, WI and spent many happy days there without phones, electricity or running water. A kind soul with a quick wit and sharp sense of humor, he will be missed by all. Visitation 10am Saturday, September 8. Service to follow at 11am, both at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Road, Circle Pines. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Centennial Community Foodshelf, 763-784-1971.

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September 8, 2012

DEAN STRANDSKOV posted to the memorial.

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September 8, 2012

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DEAN STRANDSKOV

September 8, 2012

I REMBER PETE AS A GREAT GUY AND COUSIN

September 8, 2012

SORRY TOHEAR THIS PET WAS A GREAT GUY AND COUSIN
DEAN STRANDSKOV
ORO VALLEY ARIZONA

Paul Grumstrup

September 8, 2012

I remember Pete's sharp wit when we lived on West Road in Circle Pines- and on our annual father/son fishing trips up North.
My Sympathy to Pete's family.

Mary Jane Narog (Hoffman)

September 6, 2012

My thoughts & prayes are with you all. I did not know V.S. personally,but my mother did office cleaning for him yrs ago & I went to HS w/ Nels. Mom had only the best things to say about him, & she was a woman of very few words. I know he will be greatly missed.

September 6, 2012

Stella,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at Main Floral

Lois ( & Harold)

September 6, 2012

Stella.. Just to let you know that I am thinking of you and of course, Pete. I am remembering the wonderful times we had in the house on Aldrich. Pete was such a love...Celebrate the many years and good times. Wish I couold just "pop" over to see you and hug you at a time like this but know your family will be there with you. Love,

Lynette McKewin Kimble

September 4, 2012

Val,as we knew him, was a friend in high school at Murray in St.Paul. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My husband Don is chatting with him in heaven about flying.God bless you.

Becky Malik

September 1, 2012

Stella & family-Sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need call me. I have known Pete forever. Grew up on West Rd, played with his boys Had cabin in Webster WI next to each other & my Dad(fred Rehbein) & VS were partnered in businesss yrs ago,not to mention St. Mark church. He will be missed,he was loved by many & of course a good scandinavian! take care everyone,you are in my prayers.

Doe Hauser Stowell

August 30, 2012

Dearest Stella, I am sending so much love and prayers to you. That you and Pete had such wonderful, loving years together is to be cherished. I live almost the entire year in Mexico now, but, I'll be home for a short time in November. I want to see you, go to Carol's and give you a big hug. With much love, Doe

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