Darrell Clifford Peterson, age 75, passed away, surrounded by family at Essentia Health in Fargo North Dakota on February 10, 2023.

Darrell was born October 18, 1947 at Hallock, Minnesota to Clifford and Amy (Erickson) Peterson. He grew up in rural Lancaster on the Peterson farm. Darrell enjoyed his youth doing fun things like hunting and fishing and perfected these hobbies as he grew older. He enjoyed his time at Lake of the Woods during every season. He had a recipe for a walleye that couldn't be beat.

He had a gift for teaching two more generations of hunters about conservation and safety. He made so many memories for his family to enjoy for years to come. He served in the US Army before he married the love of his life, Pat, on October 19th, 1972 and started his farming career. He retired from farming in 2001, but it never really left his heart. He could still be seen in a tractor on many occasions.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Peterson, daughters Pamela Dorion, and Penny Schwab (Larry) and son CJ Peterson (Courtney Gratzek) and grandchildren Sydney & Thomas Dorion, Madisyn & Mason Peterson, Zac & Brooke Schwab, Camille & Gunnar Gratzek, and Griffin Peterson, great grandchildren Lilly Sophia & Apollo Barrett, sister Ardell Larson and brother Neil Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Amy Peterson.

Service will be held Saturday February 18th at 11:00 am at the Sion Lutheran Church in Lancaster MN. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Lancaster American Legion and the Minnesota National Guard.

In lieu of flowers donation to Sion Lutheran Church in Lancaster would be happily accepted.