Rodney Peterson

Farnhamville - Rodney Peterson, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 13, 2024, at First United Church, Farnhamville, with Pastor Kay Christie officiating. Burial will follow in Reading Township Cemetery in Farnhamville. Military Rites will be provided by the American Legion Peterson Post #431, of Gowrie. There will be a visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of services on Friday at the church. Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home of Gowrie is serving the family.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Barb; children Monica (Mike Fetters) Peterson of Baxter, Pat (Kate) Peterson, of Callender and Lindsey (Neil) Lundgren of Essex; grandchildren, Jake, Maggie, Blake, Alexis, Blaine, Cooper, and Wesley; sister, Linda (Dennis) Carlson, of Spirit Lake; and brother, Delmar Peterson of Knierim.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elvera (Abens) Peterson, and his brother, Leon Peterson.

Rodney A. Peterson was born on June 4, 1951, in Fort Dodge and graduated from Manson High School in 1970. He proudly served in the US Air Force after high school for four years. Rod was united in marriage to Barb Hicks on July 21, 1972, and the couple established their home in Farnhamville. He worked at IBP in Fort Dodge, farmed in the area, and was a truck driver for Bruntlett Elevator in Gowrie. Rod was a member of First United Church in Farnhamville, American Legion Peterson Post #431, Dayton Wranglers, and the Harmony Brigade Barbershop.

Rodney had a deep love for animals, especially horses and dogs, and cherished time spent riding mules and going on trail rides. He enjoyed camping and the great outdoors, often making every adventure unforgettable with his easygoing, fun-loving spirit. Rodney was a caring and devoted dad and grandpa who had a knack for bringing joy to those around him. Always up for a good joke or prank, he had a special gift for making everyone laugh and creating memories full of smiles and laughter. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and we are forever grateful that he can now find peace and rest.

The family would like to invite you to wear your favorite Christmas attire to honor Rod's love for the Christmas season.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.