Randy Ray Peterson was born on October 18, 1957 in Austin, the son of Dale and Joyce (Moehnke) Peterson. He grew up in the Albert Lea and Clarks Grove areas, and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1976. Following high school Randy attended vocational school in Austin for auto body and in Albert Lea for welding. He had various jobs throughout his life, most recently working on wind turbines, before he retired due to health reasons. He was a member of Our Saviorâs Lutheran Church. Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles, and especially, spending time with his children. Blessed be his memory.
Survivors include his parents, Dale and Joyce, of Albert Lea, his children Ethan Peterson of Minneapolis, and Emily Peterson of Mankato, his sister Lisa Peterson of Joplin, MO, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents and his uncles Riley Peterson and Frank Neal.