Peterson, Donald Richard age 86, went peacefully to his eternal rest on August 20, 2019 after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer. He will be missed by the many who love him and have been a part of his adventurous life. Don is survived by his loving bride of 57 years, Kay Inez Peterson; son Michael (Danielle) Peterson; daughter, Susan (Michael) Stead-man; granddaughters, Arielle, Alexandra, Julia, Maria, Emmalee (Michael) Vazza. Visitation 10:00 am, Memorial Service at 11:00 am, Friday, September 27 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Internment to follow.