George Joseph Peterson
Saturday, December 21, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, May 6, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday May 10, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday May 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Wednesday May 11, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Saturday, December 21, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, May 6, 2016
Age:
86 years old
Saturday, December 21, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, May 6, 2016
Age:
86 years old
George Joseph Peterson
George Joseph Peterson, 86 of Rochester, died peacefully on May 6, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
George was born December 21, 1929 to Luella and Charles Peterson of rural Rochester. He attended school in the nearby one-room school house. He served in the U.S. Army primarily at Camp Rucker, Alabama; along with an assignment at the Nevada atomic test site in the Spring of 1952. He received his honorable discharge in May of 1952.
George married Lorraine (Bannon) on August 18, 1952, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester. His summer job that year was as a power lineman at what is now People’s Energy Cooperative. Retiring after a 42 year career, he took special pride in having brought electricity to rural families for the first time, and answering calls to work overtime to restore power to those affected by storms or outages.
George is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one son. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; three sons, Charles (Vicki), Mark (Caroline) and Christopher (Robbin); four daughters, Danette (Greg), Lory (Mark), Patrice (Lynn) and Joleen; eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Born and raised on a farm, he spent much of his spare time raising animals on his hobby farm, tending his large garden, and restoring vintage gasoline engines and tractors. Most recently in retirement, he enjoyed walking at the mall, tending his chickens, and working on projects with his sons in his workshop. He was a lifetime member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and served as an usher for many years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 11:00AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00PM Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of George Joseph Peterson has received the following condolences.
My condolences to the Peterson family.
I have many great memories of working with George at Peoples Co-op. Enjoyed his stories, learned a lot about line work. And saw the dedication he had for the customers. Glad I had the opportunity to know George and his family.
God Bless,
Tom Loftus
My deepest condolences, Patti.
you all don't know me but I and several friends walk at the mall regularly and have met your husband and father over the past years. He was always a joy to talk to and always had a smile. I know on Saturdays various ones of you would meet at the mall food court for a visit. What a neat tradition and one that provides many memories. We had not seen George in awhile and wondered where he was......the walkers in the morning are like a little family too. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will miss him too.
Dear Patti - Bernie and I send our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. What a sweet smile! I see where you get yours!! Peace to you all.
With friendship - Linda and Bernie
So sorry Lory. Please extend our sympathies to your family.
To my co-worker Joleen and the entire family of George Peterson,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Jeff and I are keeping you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult time but also a time of celebration as your Dad has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. Blessings to you all, and blessed be George's memory.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Seth
Very sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Vashion Merchant
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