1927
Milo
2013
Milo Peterson
April 8, 1927 — December 25, 2013
Funeral services for Milo O. Peterson will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Rev. Al Stoa and The Rev. Kyle Fever will officiate. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 29 from 4-7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.
Milo died on December 25, 2013 at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. He was 86 years old.
Milo was born on April 8, 1927 to Marinus and Alma (Christensen) Peterson, in Clarks Grove, MN. Milo was raised on a farm his entire childhood in Clarks Grove. After attending school at Albert Lea High School, Milo enlisted in the United States Navy, in 1943. After four years of service, Milo was honorably discharged in Norfolk, VA, in 1947.
Milo was united in marriage to Elaine Giles on November 7, 1959 at First Lutheran Church.
Milo was an airplane pilot for 15 years for Northern Natural Gas. Milo and Elaine were lifelong members of First Lutheran Church, and faith was very important to the two of them. He also belonged to a number of other organizations including: First Lutheran Commission Board, VFW, American Legion, ELKS and the NRA.
In his earlier years, Milo enjoyed motorcycles and his gun collection. In his later years, he traded in his motorcycle for a brand new computer, which he quickly caught on to. He also enjoyed many Western movies. Milo was a quiet man. He was very detailed and organized, often writing notes for himself. He grew up in the era of frugality, and would have a use for something until it did not work any longer. He had a very close friendship with his neighbors, often enjoying coffee and treats together.
Milo is survived by his wife, Elaine Peterson, of Albert Lea; children, Lynnette Trunnell, of St. Paul Park, MN, and Randy (Valerie) Giles, of Graceville, MN; grandchildren, Amy Trunnell and Kevin Trunnell, Angela (Michael) Carlson, and Ryan (Amy) Giles; great-grandchildren, Erick and Ethan Carlson, McKegn Giles; siblings, Betty Lou Lyle, of Oakland, MN, Dale (Marlene) Peterson, of Albert Lea; nieces and nephews, Roberta Maley, Mary Anderson, Lisa Deyo, Stuart Lyle, and Jeffrey Peterson; a sister-in law, Helen (Harold) Thompson; special neighbors, Leonard (Paula) Kroeger, and Jeff (Shelley) Recknor; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Milo is preceded in death by his parents, Marinus and Alma Peterson; and a brother-in law, Calvin Lyle.
Milo died on December 25, 2013 at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. He was 86 years old.
Milo was born on April 8, 1927 to Marinus and Alma (Christensen) Peterson, in Clarks Grove, MN. Milo was raised on a farm his entire childhood in Clarks Grove. After attending school at Albert Lea High School, Milo enlisted in the United States Navy, in 1943. After four years of service, Milo was honorably discharged in Norfolk, VA, in 1947.
Milo was united in marriage to Elaine Giles on November 7, 1959 at First Lutheran Church.
Milo was an airplane pilot for 15 years for Northern Natural Gas. Milo and Elaine were lifelong members of First Lutheran Church, and faith was very important to the two of them. He also belonged to a number of other organizations including: First Lutheran Commission Board, VFW, American Legion, ELKS and the NRA.
In his earlier years, Milo enjoyed motorcycles and his gun collection. In his later years, he traded in his motorcycle for a brand new computer, which he quickly caught on to. He also enjoyed many Western movies. Milo was a quiet man. He was very detailed and organized, often writing notes for himself. He grew up in the era of frugality, and would have a use for something until it did not work any longer. He had a very close friendship with his neighbors, often enjoying coffee and treats together.
Milo is survived by his wife, Elaine Peterson, of Albert Lea; children, Lynnette Trunnell, of St. Paul Park, MN, and Randy (Valerie) Giles, of Graceville, MN; grandchildren, Amy Trunnell and Kevin Trunnell, Angela (Michael) Carlson, and Ryan (Amy) Giles; great-grandchildren, Erick and Ethan Carlson, McKegn Giles; siblings, Betty Lou Lyle, of Oakland, MN, Dale (Marlene) Peterson, of Albert Lea; nieces and nephews, Roberta Maley, Mary Anderson, Lisa Deyo, Stuart Lyle, and Jeffrey Peterson; a sister-in law, Helen (Harold) Thompson; special neighbors, Leonard (Paula) Kroeger, and Jeff (Shelley) Recknor; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Milo is preceded in death by his parents, Marinus and Alma Peterson; and a brother-in law, Calvin Lyle.
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