Gary M. Peterson

Gary Milton Peterson, 73, a resident of Black Hawk, CO, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his summer home on Clitherall Lake, rural Battle Lake.

He was born on January 2, 1944, to Milton S. and Marcella G. (Adams) Peterson in Fergus Falls, MN. He attended school in Battle Lake, Underwood, and graduated from Kindred High School in North Dakota. Gary graduated from the University of North Dakota with degrees in physics and art.

Gary joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Australia, working with radar and communications. Upon his discharge, he studied information systems and began working for the United States Bureau of Mines as a Database Administrator in Denver, CO. After retiring, he remained in the Denver area where he loved the outdoors, the animals, the mountains and life with his pet cockatoo, Snowball. Gary swam daily and was an open water scuba diver. He loved to travel the Caribbean, Mexico, and Guam for diving. Gary designed and built two homes from start to finish as one of his many talents. He also maintained a passion for painting and drawing throughout his life.

Gary looked forward to his summer vacations at the family home on Clitherall Lake.

Preceding him in death were his parents and nephew, Darin Peterson.

Survivors include his two brothers, Daryl (Kay) Peterson of Battle Lake and Ronald Peterson of Cape Coral, FL; two nieces, Sondra (Christopher) Bergem of Fargo, ND and Jana (Robert) Erickson of Muscatine, IA; and their family, Evan, Colton, Emma, and Riley; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 1:00 Monday, August 28, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Battle Lake, MN
Clergy: Reverend Bradley Skogen
Interment: First Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake, with Military Participation by Minnesota National Guard
Arrangements provided by the Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, MN
Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com