Bradley Peterson

MEMORIAL SERVICES : 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Bethany Lutheran Church west of Menahga, MN with Reverend Steven Bruer officiating. VISITATION: One hour prior to service at the church on Saturday.SURVIVORS : His parents, George and Josephine Peterson of Menahga, MN; his daughter, Alisha Rose (Justin Meech) Peterson of Park Rapids, MN; grandchildren: Coby, Nevaeh, Tegan and soon to join the family, Ashton Bradley; siblings: Deborah Peterson of Coon Rapids, MN, Steven (Linda) Peterson of Menahga, MN, Christine (Paul) Haag of Somerset, WI, Michael (Sheri) Peterson of Richfield, MN and Melissa (David) Carlson of St. Cloud, MN; uncle, Gary (Karen) Peterson; aunts, Irene Kjellberg and Alice Peterson. BRADLEY JAY PETERSONJuly 27, 1960 ~ November 20, 2011 Bradley Peterson, age 51 of Menahga, MN passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his parents" home near Menahga, MN. Bradley was born on July 27, 1960 to George and Josephine (Haverinen) Peterson in Park Rapids, MN. Brad grew up near Menahga and graduated from the Menahga High School. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad in several states for a many years and later worked in the construction trade. Brad enjoyed helping his parents and neighbors with their farm work and was always ready to lend a hand wherever he was needed. He was a very important part of Steve and Linda"s metal working business. Brad was an avid reader and was knowledgeable in many different subjects, especially history. He enjoyed being outdoors and planted hundreds of trees. Brad loved spending time with "the twerps", which where his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Brad will be lovingly remembered by his parents, George and Josephine Peterson of Menahga, MN; his daughter, Alisha Rose (Justin Meech) Peterson of Park Rapids, MN; grandchildren: Coby, Nevaeh, Tegan and soon to join the family, Ashton Bradley; siblings: Deborah Peterson of Coon Rapids, MN, Steven (Linda) Peterson of Menahga, MN, Christine (Paul) Haag of Somerset, WI, Michael (Sheri) Peterson of Richfield, MN and Melissa (David) Carlson of St. Cloud, MN; uncle, Gary (Karen) Peterson; aunts, Irene Kjellberg and Alice Peterson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Bethany Lutheran Church west of Menahga with Reverend Steven Bruer officiating. The organist will be Shirley Anderson. The congregational hymns will be: "Abide With Me", "Children of the Heavenly Father" and "Come All Ye Disconsalate". Honorary casketbearers will be: Richard Kimball, Russell Lustilla, Mike Peterson, Steve Peterson, Roland Makinen and Earl Makinen. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.