Leo Peterson, 77

Leo Peterson, age 77, of Cottage Grove, Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, passed away on Oct. 17.

Leo Eugene Peterson was born April 4, 1935, in Detroit Lakes, Minn., the son of Oliver and Marie Peterson. He was raised in Detroit Lakes and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from NDSU. On Feb. 1, 1964, he was united in marriage with Diane Domes in Minneapolis. Leo worked for Unisys, Vern's TV Clinic, and Heathkit Electronics Store.

He enjoyed antiques (especially radios), genealogy, and collecting clocks and music box movements.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Leanne (John) Zeller, Dawn (George) Grabrick; grandchildren, Emma, Chloe, Elijah, Jonah, Ania; brother, Milo (Lorraine).

Visitation at 10 a.m., with memorial service at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, 8500 Hillside Tr., Cottage Grove.

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