Robert "Bob" H. Peterson

Robert H. Peterson
Robert “Bob” H. Peterson, age 60, of Dodge Center (Wasioja), died Saturday afternoon, September 5, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

Robert was born on September 29, 1954, in Waseca, MN, the son of Harvey and Florence (Krueger) Peterson. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1973. On December 17, 1973, he married Vicki Skinner in Waseca, MN. Bob was an electrician for 27 years for Adair Electric in Rochester.

Bob is survived by his wife, Vicki of Dodge Center; two sons, Erik (Jamie) Peterson of Waltham, MN and Patrick (Lisa) Peterson of Pine Island; two grandchildren, William and Rachel; three sisters, Bessie (Dennis) Paulson of Waseca, Jeanie (Mark) Peterson of Owatonna and Joyce (Bryan) Nelson of St. James, MN; two brothers, Peter (Marlys) Peterson of Lanesboro and Edward (Shannon) Peterson of Mesa, AZ. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew, David Nelson and a grand nephew, Cayden Hoffman.

Bob (known as Pirate Bob) was in charge of the Zumbro Bend Rendezvous in Mantorville, Minnesota for the last 13 years. He and his wife, Vicki, enjoyed raising their families doing Rendezvous and continued to do so up until his passing. He was also an active participant in Wisconsin, reenacting battles from the War of 1812.

Bob volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch and the Mantorville Melodrama Theatre Co. He was a past president, treasurer and a lifetime member of the Dodge County Historical Society.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the United Methodist Church, 20 First Street NE in Dodge Center. Burial will be in the Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja, MN.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 25 South Street SW in Dodge Center and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Blessed be his memory.