Darrell H. Peterson

Darrell H. Peterson, 59, of Lake Park, died Saturday, December 9, 2006, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.Darrell Harley Peterson was born December 7, 1947 in Braham, Minnesota to Arvid and Clarice Linder Peterson. He grew up and attended Isanti-Cambridge Schools, graduating in 1965. He then attended St. Cloud Vocational School for Mechanical Draftsman. In 1967 he married Maria Fuhol. They had three sons, Vincent, Jason and Dustin. They were later divorced. On March 25, 1977, Darrell married Debra Foss. Together they had two children, Amanda & Erik. Darrell had a fond love for the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting and being on the water, whether it was a lake or the ocean. Darrell and his wife published and distributed the Lake Park Times. Darrell's main job was being a "family man," his riches were in love and family. He had a heart of gold, consisting of patience, kindness and generosity. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it, hoping that someday that person would do the same for him. Darrell was a very devoted, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who will be missed dearly by his family and numerous friends. He is survived by his wife, Debra Peterson of Lake Park, MN; four sons, Vince Kris Peterson of St. Petersburg, FL, Jason Michelle of St. Petersburg, FL, Dusty Clara Peterson of St. Petersburg, FL, and Erik Alexandra Neumann Peterson of Hitterdal, MN,; one daughter, Amanda Kyle McNulty of Bloomington, MN; his parents, Arvid and Clarice Peterson of Isanti, MN,two brothers, Dean Julie Peterson of Princeton, MN, and Donald "Bronc" Kathy Peterson of Isanti, MN; three sisters, Darlene Doug Ewert of Cambridge, MN, Deanna Hanson of Elk River, MN, and Debbie Dan Olson of Togo, MN; three grandchildren, Adrian, Haley and Ryan; numerous nieces and nephews; and everyone whose life Darrell touched in every way.He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and his beloved brother Duane.