He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Peterson of Dilworth granddaughter, Juli (David Munro) of Fargo grandson, Jeffrey (Stacia) Johanson of Spicer, MN great-granddaughter, Madisen Johanson sister, Jeanette Olson of Cambridge two nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veloura and brother, Woodrow Peterson. Kermit enjoyed going on camping trips and was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. He enjoyed doing many family activities, especially with his two grandchildren. He enjoyed reading about history, was a lifelong member of the Douglas County Historical Society, a member of the Osakis VFW, Osakis Heritage Center, Osakis Sportsmans Club and First Presbyterian Church in Osakis. Throughout the years, Kermit gave many informational talks to community groups about his collection. He loved the outdoors and nature and spent many enjoyable hours fur trapping and collecting and displaying Indian artifacts. After retirement he found many hobbies to keep him busy. and in 1956 to Osakis where he was a conversation officer until his retirement in March 1975. In 1953 he and his family moved to Long Lake, MN. In February 1947 he was employed with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as a Refuge patrolman at Waskish and Thief Lake, MN. On Septemhe married Veloura Busch in Princeton.
After the war, he lived and worked in Minneapolis. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal July 4, 1945. He was in the 175th Field Artillery Batallion, 34th 105 MN Infantry Division for 4 1/2 years in England, Italy and North Africa. Kermit was the son of Victor and Charlotte Peterson. where he attended school and grew to manhood. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Osakis. Soloist was Dana Hetland who was accompanied by Lynn Olson. 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Osakis, MN. Peterson, 87, of Osakis, MN., formerly of Stanchfield, died Januat MeritCare Hospital in Fargo.Ī memorial service was held Jan. Isanti County, Minnesota Obituary Collection - 45ĭate: Tuesday, 21 June 2011, at 1:57 a.m. Isanti County, Minnesota Obituary and Death Notices Collection (Obits and death notices from various funeral homes in the Cambridge, Bradford, Athens, Stanford, Isanti, Braham, and Wyanett, Minnesota areas.) Isanti County, Minnesota Obituary and Death Notice Collection Isanti County, Minnesota Obituary Collection - 45 - Obituary and Death Notices Collection from Isanti County, Minnesota