Jeryl Peterson, 69, of Lancaster, Minnesota passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Jeryl Maurice Peterson was born March 10, 1951 in Hallock, Minnesota to Maurice and Ann (Sjostrand) Peterson.  He grew up mostly in Richfield, Minnesota and graduated from Richfield High School.  After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served two years including a tour in Viet Nam.  Jeryl married Catherine Jeanne Lindstrom on October 5, 1973.  Their union was blessed with three daughters.  In 1977 they settled in Rosemount, Minnesota where they raised their family and were very active in their community and their daughters activities.  The friendships and memories they formed with neighbors on recreational teams and at family gatherings will last forever.  After Jeanne passed away, Jeryl moved to Lancaster.

Jeryl was a man of many talents who generously shared those talents with family and friends.  He was the first to volunteer when anyone needed help.  Jeryl was a proud veteran and served as Commander of the Savage, Minnesota VFW Post #6212.  He was also an active member of the Lancaster American Legion.

Jeryl was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Peterson and his  father, Maurice Peterson.  He is survived by his special friend, Milly Fletcher; daughters, Laura (Jeff) Mergen, Lu Ann Verduzco (Jeremy L'Allier) and Trinetta (Nate) Gerdes; grandchildren, Ashley, Samantha, Ethan, Macie and Jayse; great grandchildren, Nolan, Kinsley, Grayson, Hudson, Elias and Ezequiel; his mother, Ann Peterson; siblings, Marcia (Wally) Tyma and Jim (Kate) Peterson and countless family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at Austin Funeral Chapel in Hallock on Sunday, November 15, 2020.  Rev. Galen Nordin, presiding.  Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Kittson County Hospice Care.