Orval Peter (Bud) Pederson, age 88, of Pine River, MN. Born Aug. 17 at Little Elk Township, went home to the Lord on March 1, 2014. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, APRIL 5th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Matt Flom will officiate. Private interment at Little Falls in the north woods that Bud enjoyed so much. Memorials preferred. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Leo, Arthur, Allen, Marcus and sister Lois Bartkowski. Survived by sisters May Strike, Ruth (Richard) Schintgen, Helen Jackson, Lillian Skillings and many nieces and nephews, one child. WWII Navy vet. Many thanks to MN American Legion, AZ American Legion, Hospice Family Care for making Bud’s days comfortable. Special thanks to Sherry for her time and care.