Bruce Peterson

Bruce Peterson, of Montevideo, died Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 82.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Jeff Fitzkappes officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 4-6:00 PM at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo and at the church for one hour before the service.

Bruce Gordon Peterson was born May 7, 1944 in Detroit Lakes, MN the son of Gordon and Vivian (Haugen) Peterson. He attended high school in Detroit Lakes. Bruce was united in marriage with Joyce Mastin on November 22, 1962 in Detroit Lakes. They made their home in Blaine, Kandiyohi and Clarkfield before moving to Montevideo. He was a carpenter and worked at Friendship Homes in Montevideo for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, playing cards, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; five boys: Brent (Traci) of Chaska, Jeff (Mary) of Montevideo, Robb (Bridget) of Montevideo, Chris (Ginger) of Aitkin, and Andrew (Amanda) of Carver; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Brian (Corrine) Tibbals of West Fargo, ND; a sister, Vicki (Ray) Allrich of Pelican Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Vivian Tibbals; grandparents, Tom and Thea Kohler; in-laws, Virgil and Elsie Mastin; and two grandsons: Marcus and Trent.