Allan L. Petersen
Allan L. Petersen, 68, of Spicer, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. His memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22. at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar. www.hafh.org
Allan Lee Petersen was born on July 13, 1949, to Hans and Jeanette (Busse) Petersen in Springfield. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn. He attended Zion Elementary School and attended Sanborn High School. Following graduation, Allan was drafted into the US Army in 1969. He served from 1970-1971 in Vietnam where he was a Radio Control Operator SPC 4 1st Infantry in Americal Division. While on leave, Allan married Linda Stenli on Nov. 9, 1970, at Fort Derussy in Honolulu, Hawaii. To this union two children were born, April and Chad. They settled in Rochelle, Illinois, for five years before moving to Sanborn and eventually to Spicer. Allan worked at Vigorena Feeds for over 20 years. He also owned Petersen Antiques and had a hobby farm.
Allan was a proud veteran and was a long time member of the Sanborn American Legion. He enjoyed collecting guns and tinkering projects. Above all he was a strong family man who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren!
Allan is survived by his wife, Linda; children, April Petersen (and special friend, Steve Biesterfeld) of Willmar, Chad (and Kelli) Petersen and their children, Connor, Caleb and Kathryn of Kandiyohi. He is also survived by his sibling, Larry (and Dixie) Petersen of Jacksonville, N.C., Darold (and Sandy) Petersen of Windom, Karen (and Ron) Onken of Ottertail and Dale Petersen of Lamberton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Vicki Petersen.