Peterson, Ronald G. Humble, loving, thoughtful, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend died peacefully in his treasured home of 48 years on August 15, 2014 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by parents, Zebulon and Ethel Peterson; Uncle Erick (Francis) Schonstedt; Aunt Linnea (Laurence) Jensen and brother-in-law Robert Budolfson. Ronald is survived by the love of his life and best friend of 50 years, Margaret Ann; devoted daughters, Cynthia Lynn Gebhard (Brett); Lisa Marie; his chosen son, Daniel Popelka; his adored grandchildren, Tessia Elena and Camron Vladimir Gebhard; sisters, Sandi Budolfson and Karen Osman (Brad); nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews; cousins; friends of the Holy Trinity Church community, the Hiawatha Y-Men's Club and so many more. Memorial Service for Ronald will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 East 31st Street, Minneapolis, on Thursday, August 21st at 11am. Luncheon to follow at church. Private burial at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burnsville, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.