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Arthur “Art” Peterson

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Arthur “Art” Peterson, age 84, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, formerly of the Atwater area, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota.

Interment will be at Fort Snelling Cemetery on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend. Cars must line up at Assembly Area #2 promptly at 1:45 pm. 

On Saturday, February 4, 2023 we will be celebrating his life at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie at 16515 Luther Way from 1-4 pm and sharing stories at 2 pm. If you would like to share a memory, please do so on this website. These stories will contribute to the stories of Art's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to benefit children or the environment.

Funeral Chapel
Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel
311 Main Street S.
Hector, MN 55342
Phone:(320) 848-6297
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Cemetery
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN
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Peterson, Arthur G ("Art"). Age 84, of Eden Prairie passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on January 17, 2023 and was greeted in heaven by many loved family and friends. Son of Adolph and Flossie (Hawes) Peterson, Art grew up on a farm in Atwater, MN, attended Litchfield High School and entered the Air Force after graduation. During his military service he married Loretta Wehking of Cosmos and together raised five children. When living in St. Paul, he worked for Univac before settling in Eden Prairie. He later worked at Control Data and NSP/Xcel Energy where he retired at age 75.

In the early years of their marriage, Art and Loretta lived in Rapid City, SD and then Art was transferred to Amarillo, TX where they became parents to their first son. After his years of service, they settled in St. Paul where their family grew to three sons. To get a little closer to "home," they moved to Eden Prairie where they were blessed with their two daughters. Their family of five was complete. They have wonderful memories of their time on Eden Court and made life-long friendships with many neighbors. However, because of highway improvement/widening, their neighborhood needed to move to other locations. Art and Loretta chose to stay close to employment and built their current home on Highview Drive where the grandchildren have wonderful memories of holidays together, riding their bikes, tractor rides around the neighborhood, sledding on the driveway, many sleepovers, piggyback rides, games and chats with their grandpa.

Art was family-focused and hard working. He used his knowledge and skills from growing up on a farm, military service, as a surveyor and certified boiler mechanic coupled with his ingenuity (he was an inventor at heart) to benefit others both in his job and personal life. Art was always there for his children and grandchildren whether for home renovations, driving lessons, yard work or general repairs. Over a 15 year span, he helped all five children deliver the Sunday morning paper and instilled a work ethic that has served them well. Art was quick to smile and laugh, sharing these freely with family and friends and making him memorable to many. He loved being outdoors hunting, trapping and fishing, gardening, watching birds and trying to outsmart squirrels, as well as rebuilding John Deere equipment and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed time spent playing with his children and grandchildren. He also generated many wonderful memories and stories with his in-laws (Milo and Margaret, Myron and Leone, Eddie and Shirley Ann, Rod and Arlene) and many nieces and nephews. He was a kind, generous and selfless person who will be missed greatly.

 

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  1. Corey Peterson says

    January 24, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    Will miss you so very much Dad…thank you for all the guidance, help, love and acceptance throughout my life. Will always be grateful I got you for my father! With deep love, affection and respect for how you lived your life. A wonderful example for so many! Love you!

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  2. Donna Hanson says

    January 25, 2023 at 4:47 pm

    I remember riding the school bus with Art. He always sat in the first two seats and would play cards in the morning. He always called me “slim”. Great guy! So sorry Loretta and family for his passing!
    Donna Erickson Hanson

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  3. Scott Truempi says

    January 29, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    I remember stopping at the Peterson house in Eden Prairie a teenager…and seeing Art at the motocross races. He always wore a smile. A very nice man who was easy to talk to. Lucky to have known him.

    My sympathy to all of the family …

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    • Shannon M says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Scott,
      Thank you so much for taking time to write a message for us. It means more than you will ever know. I know he enjoyed visiting with you!
      With gratitude,
      Shannon and Family

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  4. Kathy Thaemlitz says

    February 4, 2023 at 12:08 am

    My family was very lucky to have such wonderful neighbors growing up. Art always had a warm smile and was happy to see you. (Well except the time when my brother and I went into their house when no one was home and played game boards while we waited for Jillene to get back?. Or when we thought it would be fun to climb a tree and throw rocks into a neighbor’s pool?.) But even with us doing those kid things he still was kind to us. What I remember is Art honking his truck horn as he passed the house on his way home. The New Year’s our parents would play cards until midnight. And who could ever forget when we would be playing outside his whistle letting Jill know it’s time to come home. There are so many good memories and I was lucky to be part of their family. Art and Loretta have been there for me in both happy and sad times, and it means so much. Art, Rest in Peace.

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    • Shannon M says

      February 5, 2023 at 12:12 pm

      Kathy,
      Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. We had some great ones on Eden Court!

      Reply

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