Greg Richard Peterson, age 56, of Stillwater passed away on June 30, 2020 at Lakeview Hospital. He was born June 27, 1964 at the Stillwater Hospital. He went to Stillwater schools, graduating in 1982. He worked at Perkins for 15 years, employee #1 they always told him. Then he went to work at the hospital kitchen for 2 years. He went back to Perkins, then went full time at Andersen Windows, he was there for 24 years.
Greg’s favorite times were spent with his beautiful family, his wife, Michelle Lynn Peterson (Koelher); and his amazing kids, Benjamin (14) and Erikah (10). They enjoyed walks through Stillwater, seeing all the changes around town, working in the yard, and watching many tv shows together, especially car restoration shows. They also loved going out to eat together as a family. Greg brought music into the house through his guitar playing and music writing, he loved listening to music at home. He even read the whole bible. Greg’s special role in the Peterson family will forever be cherished and remembered.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Peterson. Greg is survived by his loving family, wife, Michelle (Koehler); children, Benjamin & Erikah Peterson; mother, Lois Peterson; sisters, Maureen (Mike) Paque and Debbie Peterson; and brother, David Peterson; mother & father in law, Peggy & Darrel Koehler, also many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM on Friday July 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stillwater. Please wear a face mask. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.