Melvin "Mel" Raymond Peterson, 71, of New Hope, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota from heart complications after undergoing hip replacement surgery. He was born on September 23, 1952, in Minneapolis.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Suzy Peterson; children, Chris Peterson, Sanford Peterson (Elizabeth), Tom Peterson, Ben Peterson, Nicole Robin, Penny Nelson (Adam); grandchildren, Thomas Peterson, Nicolas Peterson, Lincoln Nelson, Carter Nelson, Leonardo Peterson, Izabella Peterson, Scarlett Peterson, and Alexander Peterson; siblings, Gerrie Stillman (Loren), Nancy Peterson, Kenny Peterson (Pat), Penny Peterson, Diane Moy (Steve), Cathy Smith, and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mel was preceded in death by his mother Ellen Austin, siblings, Raymond, Julie and Sandy, and grandson Wyatt.
Mel was an easy going, humble, and deeply kind-hearted man. He was an incredibly talented musician and spiritual person. He enjoyed fishing, westerns, and most of all, spending time with his family. He had a large personality and penchant for making others laugh. He loved all dogs, but none as much as Clementine. He worshipped at Holy Nativity in New Hope, MN.
A service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Kapala Glodek-Malone Funeral Home (7800 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, MN). Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service. A Celebration of Life Reception will immediately follow the memorial service.
