Della J. Peterson

Della was born June 7, 1923, to Clark and Sena Thompson Askegaard in Comstock, MN, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She then went on to Moorhead State College where she received her teacher's certificate and taught in rural Baker, MN. On October 20, 1943, she married Lauren Peterson in Comstock. Together they settled on the farm near Baker, and raised eight children. While living on the farm she took care of the children and made many meals for the family and the hired men. In 1963, they were awarded "Valley Farmer and Homemaker of the year." In 1978 they moved to Moorhead, MN. After her children were grown she worked several years for Carol's Craftique. Her biggest joys in life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her interests were crafts, bowling, golfing, cooking and baking, especially her brownies. She never missed sending a card to the people important to her on their special day. She will be dearly missed. Della is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lauren; children, Collin Peterson, Carol Hugo Moeckel, Connie Budke, Margaret Mick Johnson, Mary Peterson, Trish Kurt Fischer, Karen Hal Dickelman; grandchildren, Sean Kristen Peterson, Jason Peterson, Elliott Janae Peterson, Grant Marie Moeckel, Camille Jarad Niemi, Kevin Angie Budke, Neil Mellonie Budke, Joshua Piper Larson, Michelle Larson, Brandon Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Chelsey Peterson, Lucas Fischer, Logan Fischer, Heath Dickelman and Brady Dickelman; great-grandchildren, Karis Peterson, Karly Peterson, Collin Peterson, Tori Peterson, Corbin Moeckel, Dorian Moeckel, Avalon Niemi, Steven Budke, Taylor Budke, Kami Budke, Ian Budke, Stephen Nygaard, Westyn Larson, Coltyn Larson, Kaylin Larson; sister, Olive Olsgaard; sister-in-law, Arluene Seter; and son-in-law, Greg Cindy Larson.She was preceded in death by daughter, Muriel Larson; sisters, Clarice Hendrickson, Inez Rekansrud; and brother, Archie Askegaard.