Patrick Richard “Pat” Peterson

Patrick “Pat” Richard Peterson, 67, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Pat was born on December 12, 1950 to Richard and Evon (Erickson) Peterson in Valley City, ND.

Pat grew up in north Fargo, ND where he graduated from Fargo North High School. He began Peterson Mobile Home Services and Repair where he worked with his father, brother, and sons. He was united in marriage to Marni Softing on January 10, 1970. They began a family and raised 3 children in rural Moorhead, MN.

Pat was proud of his lake home on Lake Ida, which he owned from 1975-2017. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends at his lake place, especially on the 4^th of July.

Pat enjoyed warm weather trips. He traveled to Mexico for many years until finding a winter home in Wellton, AZ. He enjoyed working with hands on projects, tending to his geraniums, and making people laugh. He was a dedicated family man who loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

Pat is survived by his children, Lori (Jack) Hopewell, Brent Peterson, and Ryan (Monica) Peterson; grandchildren, Kaylyn and Mason Hopewell, Quinten, Marina, and Daxten Peterson; parents, Richard and Evon; siblings, Penny (Earl) Rydell, Judy Plienis, Jackie (Mark) Johnson, and Jon (Erica) Peterson.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 P.M at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead, MN. Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 11, 2018, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. followed by the Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. at Wright Funeral Home.