Ernest W. Peterson, age 95, of Cambridge passed away January 24, 2022 at home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Oxlip Church, Isanti at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022, with visitation 1 hour prior. Social distancing will also be accommodated with live video in the fellowship hall.
Ernest Wallis Peterson, 95 of Cambridge, MN passed away on January 24, 2022. Ernie was born at his family farm in Cook, MN, to Esther and Lawrence Peterson on December 4, 1926. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He married Carol and they settled in Eveleth, MN, and raised their family. After 35 years he retired from U.S. Steel and he and Carol relocated to Cambridge, MN, where they were active members of Oxlip Church in Isanti, MN.
Ernie will be lovingly remembered by his children Steve (Jill) Peterson, Rhonda Peterson, Greg (Debbie) Peterson, and Roxanne Thompson: 10 grandchildren, Ciara, Tanya, Amy, Meg, April, Anna, Shaina, Ellie, Steven, and Mary and 3 great-grandchildren; Leora, Nash, and Max.
He was preceded in death by wife Carol, parents, and siblings.
I enjoyed your visits when we were up at Lake Vermilion and over to Lawrence and Esters.
Tons of good stories and memories. Life never really ends it just becomes a new chapter in our lives. There are so many that has passed before you and you will be welcomed with open arms.
We are Ernie’s neighbors and his presence will be sorely missed on the circle. Seeing him out front as we walked by was always an invitation for a wonderful chat about the raspberries or the beans or some sort of squeezebox repair. He was always optimistic and ready to listen.
Many years ago, as a new home owner and new to the neighborhood, he was very kind in helping me get the wiring right some renovations upstairs. His tool box was the stuff of legends. What stories it could have told.
Though we will miss hearing his distinctive greetings, we are also glad that he is reunited with his bride, Carol. What a great lesson on how to live life. Thanks Ernie.