Harold Dean Pedersen, age 75, of Cambridge, died June 17, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. An outdoor memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 9 at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti, with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Harold “Pete” Dean Pedersen was born on July 7, 1944 in Pipestone, Minnesota, to Chris and Etta (Aaker) Pedersen. He was raised in Pipestone and graduated from Pipestone High School, Class of 1962. When he was 17 years old, he joined the National Guard and would serve for 6 years. After high school Harold attended the State School of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota and earned a degree in auto mechanics. Harold married Patricia Westphal in Pipestone on August 17, 1968. They made their home in Pipestone for two and a half years having their first two children and then moved to Cambridge where they had one more boy, making it their home since. Harold worked in the automobile industry for many years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti and the Browning Collectors Association. Harold’s hobbies and interests included collecting Browning’s, racing his 1956 Chevy, deer hunting, and fishing.
Harold passed away June 17, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 10 days. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry; sisters, Arlis and Leotta; and brother in laws, Donald Werner and Jim Dubbelde.
Harold is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Pedersen of Cambridge; two sons, Todd Paul Pedersen of Cambridge, Travis Dean Pedersen of Cambridge; 6 grandchildren, Todd, Jr., Dakota, Kyle, Leotta, Ella, Amanda; and by many other relatives and friends.
Pat,Todd,Travis and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Pat, remember to call if you need anything. Pete
was a very caring guy and would drop anything to help if he could. He will be missed.
Dear Pedersens,
So sorry to hear about Pete. My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts are with you. Pete was always kind and generous with his time and knowledge. His longtime friendship with my father, Orv, was also appreciated. Pete was one of the good guys.
Take care
Sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I always liked listening to him talk.
Pat and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was so willing to step up and help out at the church, with you by his side. It was fun to watch him working in the kitchen.
I will miss his visits to the church that he made even during COVID. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and spent a little time ‘chit chatting’.
May God’s peace be upon all of you.
Pat and family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I got to know Pete when we both served on the Church Council a few years back. He always had a smile, and willingly offered to help where ever he could. He will be missed — a good friend, and as one of our faithful members at Faith.
God Bless your family as you grieve, but also as you share wonderful memories of Pete.