Marlin ‘Pete’ Peterson, 72, Colorado

Marlin, ‘Pete’ Petersen, 72, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. Marlin was born in Albert  Lea on March 1, 1943 to Leslie and Anna (Boyer) Petersen. He attended school in Albert Lea up to the ninth grade when his family moved to Kasson. He graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1961, and then graduated from Winona State College.Pete was an avid sportsman and in his later years was especially fond of golf. He made several appearances in the Shortstop Golf tournament held over Labor Day weekend  in Albert Lea.He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Anna Petersen, a brother Daniel Michael Petersen and by his niece, Lisa Schwenke. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda and two sons, Troy Petersen of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Chad Petersen (Jessica) and their three children, Cole, Drew and Bryn, also of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Also survived by his three  siblings, Gary “Gar” (Cheri) Petersen of Albert Lea, Mary (Kim) Schwenke of Prior Lake,  and Bob (Carol) Petersen of Mantorville, sister-in-law Joy Barclay of Bemidji and many nieces and nephews.Pete will be missed greatly by his family and many friends. Cards of condolence may be sent to the Marlin Petersen family at 125 East Estack Place, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126.