Mark L. Peterson, 67
Sartell
April 25,1957 – May 11, 2024
Mark L. Peterson, 67, died May 11 at his home surrounded by his family.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 320 Fourth Ave. N., Sartell. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, 324 Second Ave. S., Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. The Revs. Justin Hesterman and Rev. Brady Finnern will officiate. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran cemetery at a later date.
Peterson was born April 25, 1957 in Staples to Richard and Phyllis (Chapin) Peterson. He grew up in Leader and after graduating from high school, he attended Central Lakes Community & Technical College in Wadena to become a lineman. Peterson married Bonnie Dykhuizen on May 22, 1982 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together, they lived in the St. Cloud area and in 1990 moved to Sartell and made it their home for the past 34 years. Peterson worked for Gold’n Plump as a truck driver for many years before retiring in 2015. He was an active member of Messiah Lutheran, he even helped build the church and was very involved. Peterson enjoyed many outdoor activities such as trapshooting leagues, fishing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing. He was a volunteer who found excitement in acts of service, especially doing carpentry work at Lutheran Island Camp. He truly was a jack of all trades. Peterson had a strong faith and was calm, fair, protective of his family and friends, and he always gave the best hugs. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include the following: his daughter, Lindsay Peterson of Sartell; grandson, Roman Peterson; significant other, Karla Cool of Sartell; siblings, Craig (Sharon) Peterson of Staples, Sandy Lorber of Motley, Vickie (James) Hanley of Staples, and Ronald (Sue) Peterson of Gillette, Wyoming.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; son, Kyle Peterson; and infant daughter, Allison.
The family would like to thank everyone who put the time and effort into caring for Mark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lutheran Island Camp, 45011 230th St. Henning, MN 56551.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com.
