James Arvid Peterson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 22, 2026, at the age of 84, James Arvid Peterson of Waldorf, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arvid Peterson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arvid Peterson and Pearl Peterson (Sutlief); his son Bill Peterson; and his brother Jerry Peterson. He is survived by: his wife Bernadine Borglum; his children, David Peterson (Amy), Marijo Beckstrand (Paul) and Glee Merritt (Larry); his grandchildren, Terri Peterson, Tyrel Peterson (Mandy Holden), Rae Trcka (Matt), Brianna Braith (Kevin), Haylee Stockowitz (Brian), Amy Brown (Josh), Jamie Beckstrand, Trevor Beckstrand (Tara), Travis Beckstrand, Alicia Root (Steph), Alex Merritt (Haley), Avery, Aaron and Aiden Merritt; his siblings, Bruce Peterson (Connie), Jan Bartz and Kathy Karsten; his sister-in-law Martha Phillips; and his pet Andy. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren.
