Service Information
Lowell E. Peterson, age 83, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Lowell Elmer Peterson was born on July 13, 1938, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Elmer and Agnes (Jennicke) Peterson. Lowell was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1956. He furthered his education at Hutchinson Vocational Technical College.
Lowell entered active military service in the United States Navy on June 12, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Cold War as a Fire Control Technician (Automatic Director) aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Hancock and the guided missile cruiser U.S.S. Norton Sound. He received an Honorable Discharge on March 18, 1959, having achieved the rate of Petty Officer Second Class.
On October 7, 1961, Lowell was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Fabel at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three daughters, Sherry, Nancy and Julie. Lowell and Barbara made their home in Lynn Township, rural Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage.
Lowell was a lifelong farmer in Lynn Township, retiring in 1999. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Lowell was also a member of McLeod County Holstein Association, Minnesota Holstein Association, Heatwole Threshing Association, Hutchinson Driftriders, Hutchinson American Legion Post 96, and Hutchinson VFW Post 906.
Lowell made daily trips to the cemetery to visit with his wife. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, ice and lake fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, going to Hutchinson Tiger sporting events, Minnesota Twins games with LouAnn and Sue, and watching the Minnesota Gophers Women’s Basketball and the Minnesota Vikings. He also enjoyed listening to country music, County and State Fair Holstein shows, Heatwole Threshing and Tractor Pulls, Bingo at the Senior Center, and having Happy Hour Coffee with neighbors and friends at the Hutch Café on Sunday mornings after Church.
Lowell passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Lowell is survived by his
Daughters, Sherry Phillips and her husband, Elgin of Hamilton, OH,
Nancy Witte and her husband, Greg of Hutchinson, MN,
Julie Witte and her husband, Doug of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Matthew Traxler and his wife, Leah, Josh Traxler and his wife, Melissa, Lindsay Calderon and her husband, Alex, Elgin Phillips Jr., Kyle Witte and his wife, Courtney, Brittany Caillier and her husband, Jeff, Nicholas Witte and his wife, Katelyn, Erica Witte, and Ashley Witte;
Great-Grandchildren, Sam and Claire Traxler, Jack and Colton Traxler, Gabe, Logan, and Austin Calderon; Quinn Caillier;
Sisters, Lavonne Kaufman, Murial Von Berg and her husband, Harold, and Lois Hoffman and her husband, Gary;
Brother-in-law, Gene Fabel and his wife, Kathy;
Many other relatives and friends.
Lowell is preceded in death by his Parents, Elmer and Agnes Peterson; Wife, Barbara Peterson; Parents-in-law, Leonard and Lucy Fabel; Brothers, Duane Peterson and his wife, Marcella, Lloyd Peterson and his wife, Loretta, and Omar Peterson and his wife, Edith; Brother-in-law, Hillard Kaufman; Sister-in-law, Beverly Fabel.
shirley klitzke says
hi. sa d to hear of ” Olies” passing. He was a classmate of mine, rode the same bus to school every day for probably 18 years. was always good to visit when we saw him at many of our class reunions. Another fun classmate will br missed,
Val Severson says
So sorry for your loss. May the Lord help and guide you in this difficult time.
Jill Mackenthun and Family says
For Ole’s whole Family ~ God understands your pain and your suffering. We pray that He will wrap His loving arms around you… and be there when no one else can. May He ease your sorrow and replace it with happy memories. May His Promise of Everlasting Life bring comfort and peace to you heart, and a smile to your face once again. Love and Hugs to all.
Anne Hahn says
Classmate, sat next to each other in English and social studies, (peterson\plihal), many good times…we both passed Shakespeare in Mr.
barsness dness class and had a birthday party for the United Nations in MS sageng class. Class of 56…fun times snowmobiling, 4h and county fair. Ole was loyal and kind…he found time to say goodbye to our daughter amy at her funeral, and still made it to his granddaughter confirmation.
ERIKA AND RICHARD HOVERSTEN says
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family of Ole.
Cherish the memories!
Barb Peterson says
To the Peterson Family
Sincere sympathies to your family. May your memories comfort you at this time. Gods blessings to all of your family. Barb
Leroy Karg says
Our sympathy to the Peterson family. We so enjoyed our last visit with him at the Relay for Life picnic, Leroy and Ollie had a long visit about “The Good Old Days” and growing up in the same area. Memories to cherish.
Leroy & Darlene Karg
Richard Karl says
Sending our heartfelt sympathy and HUGS to you all! Rick & Bonnie Karl
Lee Rick says
Deepest sympathies to the Peterson family. Great memories of Ole with dairy shows and sales. Blessed be his memory.
Donna(Ondracek)Engelen says
My sympathies to the Peterson family.
Keith@Keith&DawnStump says
Condolences to Oles family. FYI. They had the same wedding day as ours. October 7,, 1961. 60 years. He was a good friend and man.
Keith &Dawn Stump says
We knew Ole very well.. His obituary says he was married 57 years. It was 60. He and Barbara were married the exact same time we were October 7, 1961 in a Lutheran church. We used to comment on that at Dairy Expo in Madison. He was a really good man that lived his life well. RIP Ole.??
Keith&DawnStump says
Ole was a good friend. Married the exact moment we were. 60 years October 7, 1961. Condolences to his wonderful family.,