~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. David R. Peterson
October 17, 1937 ~ May 19,
2015
Word has been received with the
passing of retired Northwest pilot Captain David Robert Peterson, age 77. Captain Peterson
joined Northwest Airlines 11-21-1966 and
retired December 31, 1992 as is noted in his obituary. The online obituary may
be viewed and condolences may be offered at http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/81994/?fullname=david-r-peterson
Survived by his wife Lillian personal condolences may be
sent to the family at 12873 Falcon Drive ,
Apple Valley, MN 55124-5079 ...
(952) 953-6435 (480) 941-5726
Captain Peterson's obituary reads:
"A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Valley
Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124 on
Thursday, May 28th at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior. All are invited
to join a motorcade processional leaving the church at 12:45 PM to attend the
ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery following the
service."
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
From: RNPA News Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 8:33
AM Subject: RNPA News: Dave Peterson Obituary. Yes,
this is THE Dave Peterson.
David R. Peterson
Peterson, David R. Age 77, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully at
home on May 19, 2015, surrounded by family. Born on October 17, 1937. Dave grew
up in Zumbrota, MN and graduated in 1959 from St. Olaf College where he sang in
the St. Olaf choir. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the US Air
Force. He was on active duty in the Air Force for eight years, and continued his
service in the Minnesota Air National Guard until 1982 when he retired as a Lt.
Colonel. He also flew as a pilot for Northwest Airlines for 26 years, retiring
as a Captain on the DC-10 on Dec. 31, 1992. Dave enjoyed golf, reading,
Barbershop quartets, his shared ownership of Dakota Slew (1986 MN race horse of
the year), a vacation home in Arizona, and his cat, Mayday. He especially
enjoyed spending time with friends at the Fort Snelling Officer's Club and
celebrating holidays with his extended family. Dave will be greatly missed by
his wife of 55 years, Lillian; daughter Ann (Greg) Hupperts; son Rob (Tracy)
Peterson; grandchildren Alecia, John Hupperts; sisters Helen Nerison and Shirley
(Fritz) Rodde; sister-in-law Barb Peterson; nine nieces and nephews. Preceded in
death by brothers Thomas, John and Herbert. A memorial service will be held at
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple
Valley, MN 55124 on Thursday, May 28th at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour
prior. All are invited to join a motorcade processional leaving the church at
12:45 PM to attend the ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery following the
service. Memorials: Shepherd of the Valley Church or charity of your choice.
Condolences: startribune.com/ …
Published on May 24, 2015
From: RNPA News
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 1:27 PM Subject:
RNPA News: Dave Peterson Memorial Service.
Lil Peterson asked me to pass the following
on:
Dave Peterson memorial service and burial on
Thursday 28 May at
Shephard of the Valley Lutheran
Church
12650 Johnney Cake Ridge
Rd
Apple Valley, MN
0930 Visitation
1030 Memorial Service
1130 Lunch served
1245 Leave for Fort
Snelling
1330
Burial
From: RNPA
News Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 4:08
PMSubject: RNPA News: Dave Peterson Has Flown
West.
Jim
Bestul reports.
From Dave Peterson's wife, Lil: Dave passed away
Tuesday. Obituary will probably be in Sunday's Star Trib
Jim Bestul
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