Richard Eddie Petersen Obituary

The passing of Richard Eddie Petersen of Springfield, Minnesota occurred on August 16, 2026. Richard, born on May 19, 1936, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Petersen and Lucy Petersen (Reddeman); his parents-in-law, Elvin and Verna Mude; and his in-laws, Margie, Ottie Prechel (Roland), Tom Trapp and Gary Mude.

He is survived by: his wife Arliss Petersen (Mude); his children, Tammy Hacker (Kevin), Louis Petersen (Susan) and Chris Petersen (Amanda); his grandchildren, Jon Hacker (Charlie), Katie Wertman (Justin), Tony Hacker (Yael), Jarrett Petersen (Hope), Jake Petersen (Brittany) and Amarah Petersen; his children, Brooklyn Petersen, Tyler Petersen and Tanner Petersen; his great grandchildren, Kalista Hacker, Baily Hacker, Oliver Wertman, Warren Petersen, Owen Petersen, Everett Petersen, Hudson Petersen and Lennox Petersen; and his in-laws, Darlene Trapp, Marvin Mude (Pam) and Patty Mude.

Instead of flowers, Richard had requested donations be made to the Springfield Public Library, St. John Lutheran Home or the Salvation Army.