Edward Albert Peterson

June 6, 1933 - December 6, 2021

Edward A. Peterson, 88 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at his niece's home in Elk River, MN. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls, MN at a later date. Caring for Edward and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Edward was born on June 6, 1933 in Little Falls, MN to the late Edgar and Rose (Sura) Peterson. He grew up in the Little Falls area where he attended Country School at District #54. After his schooling, Edward worked on the family farm and later enlisted into the United States Navy in January of 1952. He was honorably discharged in December of 1955. After his discharge he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad for eight years. He then began working for Larson Boats in Little Falls, MN and later moved to Crestliner Boat Company in Little Falls, MN where he retired from. Edward was a member of the Little Falls VFW Post #1112 and the Ripley Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club. Edward is survived by his niece, Susan Peterson of Elk River and several great-nieces. Edward was preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Rose Peterson; brother, Richard Peterson and nephew, Gary Peterson.