Allen “Heavy” Peterson

  Allen “Heavy” Peterson, age 88, from Remer, MN, passed away February 7, 2023, at Fairview Range Hospital, Hibbing, MN.

   Allen was born in 1934 to Malcom and Helen (Moore) Peterson in Stacy, MN. He grew up in Stacy and North Branch and graduated from high school. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Mercury, NV and was an Atomic Veteran. After his honorable discharge, Allen worked for Dahlen Transport as a mechanic. He moved to Remer, MN in 1968 where he started logging and farming before working road construction until his retirement at 77 years old. He was a retired volunteer fire fighter. 

   Allen worked hard and played hard all his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, pull tabs, snowmobiling, and especially time with his sons and many friends. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife Lois; two brothers, Francis, and Lawrence; two sisters, Elvernea, and Mel; and two nephews, Roy, and Jerry.

   He is survived by two sons, Ray and Kenny Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

   In accordance with Allen’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at The Pub in Remer at a later date.

   Arrangements are with the Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.