L. Herbert Peterson

L. Herbert Peterson was born April 30, 1917, to Levi and Clara Peterson in Bath Township. He graduated with honors from Albert Lea High School. On June 18, 1939, Herb was united in marriage to Helen Marie Christianson in Clarks Grove. To this union were born three children: Forrest, Karen, and Emily. Herb was a dairy farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, trustee, deacon, and choir member. He was a very handy individual and especially enjoyed the challenge of fixing many different things. Survivors include his children: Forrest Judy Peterson of Clarks Grove, Karen Bert Wiersma of Ellendale; and Emily Gary Ayers of Clarks Grove; grandchildren: David Tammy Peterson, Mike Michelle Peterson, Brent Ann Wiersma, Luke Wiersma, Andrea Avery, Chad Karie Ayers, Bethany Kyle Miller, and Joanie Ayers; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Omer Murray of Blue Earth; and nieces and nephews. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; Helen, his wife of 56 years; and sisters, Ruby Sterling Palmerton and Una Murray.