Chad Dale Peterson, 53, passed away on December 29, 2022. He was born to Dale and Glenice Peterson on August 21, 1969. His siblings are Todd Peterson and Jodi Jeno. He and his wife Christie Peterson lived together in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Together they raised 3 children Casey Peterson, Colton Peterson, Joseph Lease.
Chad graduated from Owatonna High School in 1988.

Chad suffered from Ankylosing Spondylitis. Having previously fought and beat a diagnosis of Blastomycosis, a fungal lung infection, this left him at a disadvantage when diagnosed with Covid, Influenza A and again Blastomycosis. It is Rare to get it, rare to have it twice.
Chad has always been a strong man of Faith. He courageously faced his infection and hospitalization head-on, with comfort and belief that God would carry him and his family through.

A memorial will be held at St. Andrew"s Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. January 5th, 2023 at 12:30 with service and reception to follow.
Due to the unexpected death, the family is requesting financial assistance with the funeral instead of flowers.

Last Journey
by Timothy Coote

There is a train at the station
With a seat reserved just for me
I'm excited about its destination
As I"ve heard it sets you free

The trials and tribulations
The pain and stress we breathe
Don't exist where I am going
Only happiness I believe

I hope that you will be there
To wish me on my way
It's not a journey you can join in
It"s not your time today

There'll be many destinations
Some are happy, some are sad
Each one a brief reminder
Of the great times that we've had

Many friends I know are waiting
Who took an earlier train
To greet and reassure me
That nothing has really changed

We"ll take the time together
To catch up on the past
To build a new beginning
One that will always last

One day you'll take your journey
On the train just like me
And I promise that I'll be there
At the station and you will see

That life is just a journey
Enriched by those you meet
No-one can take that from you
It's always yours to keep

But now as no seat is vacant
You will have to muddle through
Make sure you fulfill your ambitions
As you know I"ll be watching you.