Elmer T. Peterson
Date of Birth: September 1, 1919 Date of Death: November 25, 2009 Beloved Husband, Dad, amp; Grandpaage 90 of Forest Lake, and formerly of East Bethel passed away November 25, 2009. Preceded by parents, Axel and Alma; siblings, Carroll, Lillian Erickson, Ralph. Survived by wife of 60 years, Evelyn; daughters, Lois (Stephen) Junker and Deborah Peterson; grandchildren, Jonathan, Laura, Lisa and Andrew; five great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews and others. Elmer can be remembered for his custom home building, his generosity and his volunteer services including the Lions Clubs. Vistation amp; Memorial Service Visitation 3-7 PM Wed. Dec. 2nd at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr SW, Forest Lake. Service 1 PM Thurs. Dec. 3rd at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.
Aunt Evie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family, I am at a loss of words as I am writing this. I hope you and the family are doing ok and I truly miss you all. I have so many great memories that can not be listed, but I can say that uncle bud was a great influence in my life and that I will always hold close to my heart. He is a great man and will be missed. I wish I could be there with you and the rest of the family and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Love always,
Michael Metcalf.
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taketh away. –Job:1 20-21
What He blessed the World with September 1, 1919, was the epitome of what a Father, Husband, Grandfather – and Uncle -should be.
“Uncle Butt’s” generosity, kindness, charity, and strength of character were instilled in all of us – making us better people, and this a better world because of it.
We will never forget his cheerful demeanor in the face of obstacles, charming wit in the worst of pickles, and unseasing love to all of those around him.
“Butt” took me to my first eer Twins game at “The Met.” I will never forget his chastisement of an often dropped fly ball, a repeated throw from the 3rd baseman into the stands behind 1st base, or the more than occasional hanging curve propelled 450 feet into the cheap seats by an oppsing batter. The perennial whipping boys of the American League got us Champions in 1987 and 1991.
What He hath taken away is only physically in our World. Within us all his memory lives on.
Our hearts go out to Auntie Evie, Wo-is, Debbie, and all of the Peterson – Olson too – family. We, I, will miss “Uncle Butt” dearly.
-Mark and Sandra Olson