Son of Edward Bernard Peterson and Sylvia Bertha Vietanen, Gordon was born on August 13, 1931 in Gilbert, Minnesota. Gordon’s passion for flying began in high school after discovering aviation clubs.
Upon graduating from University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Gordon worked for the FAA and later on as an air traffic controller in Farmington, MN. He proudly served in the US Air Force.
He went on to own two small planes while flying charter flights out of Palm Beach County, FL. He has been an active member of many Air clubs during his lifetime.
Left to mourn his loss is his wife Cheryl Elizabeth Peterson; children Kris Allen Peterson, Keith Edward Peterson, wife Monica and Karen Lee Peterson; step-daughter Amber Elizabeth Haines; grandchildren Jessie Kimberly Barto, Kelly Lee Peterson, Tiffany LaRae Peterson and Stephanie Marie Peterson. Gordon also leaves sisters Gail Kathleen Day & Linda J. Cyr.
No services are scheduled at this time