Ronald Petterson

Ronald "Bud" Miller Petterson was born October 11, 1933 at La Salle, MN, the son of Leslie and Hazel (Miller) Petterson. Bud grew up in the La Salle/ St. James area where he attended and graduated high school. He was united in marriage to Ardis Johnson on August 28, 1955 in Truman. The couple made their home and farmed just south of St. James. Bud enjoyed farming with his family south of St. James for over 40 years. Some of Bud's many enjoyments in life were farming, camping, and spending time with his family. Bud enjoyed sports of all kinds especially his Minnesota Sports teams. Bud's family lived throughout the United States and he enjoyed nothing more than traveling around the county to visit each and every one. There wasn't a day you wouldn't see him enjoying his pets that he loved greatly. Nothing put a smile on his face more than when he was able to take care of his dogs. Each and every one of them held a special place in his heart. Dad was an avid fan of nature. One of his favorite past times was feeding the birds at the Wayside Rest Area. He enjoyed fishing at Kansas Lake, walking and camping at Breezy Point, and tinkering around the farm. On the farm any grass left standing was sure to be mowed to perfection. Didn't matter where or how far if he could get there the grass would be mowed. Bud's family from his beloved wife Ardis, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, in-laws and out laws, nieces and nephews and all his friends along with his pets will miss him dearly. We as his family hope you will celebrate his wonderful life and cherish all the wonderful memories. He is survived by his wife, Ardis Petterson of St. James, children, Kim (Gary) Goldschmidt of St. James, Kevin (Kim) Petterson of Brandon, SD, Danny (LeAnn) Petterson of St. James, 7 grandchildren, Katy Goldschmidt Eric Nelson of St. James, Kara Goldschmidt Sam Koch of St. James, Matthew Petterson Meghan Spring of Leesburg, VA, Stacy (Travis) Mau of Windom, Hillary Petterson of Belton, TX, Jordan Cargill Cameron Berg of St. James, Jeff (Beth) Cargill of St. Paul, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Gerry (Bert) Swenson of St. James, Carol Campbell of St. James, in-laws, Floriene Nolte of Fairmont, Glen Johnson of Edmund, OK, Avis (Duane) Hunstad of Hastings, Jerry (Pat) Johnson of Ft. Worth, TX, Arlene Flynn of Worthington, June Johnson of Hayfield, and Archie and Josie. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lyle Petterson, sister, Joyce Torkelson, brothers-in-law, DeWayne Johnson, Delmar Johnson and several other relatives. Visitation 9:30 am - 11:00 am Saturday, December 6, 2014 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, December 6, 2014 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081