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          The family of Richard W. Peterson (also known as Bill to family and friends from his early years; known as Dick to later friends and family) wish to honor him and the values and traditions that meant so much to him during his life by establishing a Memorial Fundin his name. This is to announce that a fund, known as the Richard William PetersonMemorial Fund, has been establish at the restored High School that he attended in Cotton, Minnesota.

           These funds will be used to promote education and awareness of the arts and life skills within the service area of Old School Lives. A primary focus will be on Heritage Arts such as pottery, weaving, food and youth activities which was reminiscent of his way of sharing his knowledge, skills and himself in life.

    The halls of Old School Lives will have a designated area to memorialize him also.

     

    Checks may be written to :

    Old School Lives

    (with a memo to the Richard Wm. Peterson Memorial Fund)

    Mail to:

    Old School Lives

    PO Box 156

    9165 Highway 53

    Cotton, MN 55724

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    (Donors receive a notice and record of any donations at the

    end of the year for their tax records.)

    Richard W. Peterson Memorial Fund

    Dr. John Matkins and Emily

    Carol Haught 

    Charles & Carolyn Link

    Jay Goodman

    Lorraine and Mary Sullivan

    Meridian Internal Medicine, PA

    Susan Lyday

    William and Ann Hoover

    Kent and Judy Strickland

    Mr. S. E. Bass

    Kiwanis Club of Asheboro NC

    RD Lopp and L. Lopp (Robert)

    Karen Reid

    L.T. Hammond, Jr. Alice Hammond

    Talmadge and Sara Baker

    Charles and Betty Lee

    Thank you to these Donors:

    To learn more about the life and legacy of Richard Peterson check out these links: 

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    Talmadge Baker on Dick Peterson: ‘I’ve lost best friend I ever had’

     

    Two guys and a grill: Talmadge Baker and Dick Peterson get cookin’

     

    Richard Peterson Obituary & Video

    Richard & Joann Peterson's visit to Old School Lives in 2014. 

    Pictured L-R: LouAnn Rands, Ginger Kinsley, Gene Rands, and Richard Peterson

    Current Events being funded by the Richard William Peterson Memorial Fund:

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    Shirley Harrington

    Judge and Betty Pierce

    Robert and Shirley Usry

    Tara and Michael Daniel

    Martha Philpott

    Lynne Qualls

    Dana Harrington

    Steve and Shirley Galanits

    Ivy B. Reid

    Cynthia Schroder

    Sue Allender McCullan

    William Mathers

    Stephen Emory

    Pierre and Dave Oldham

    Bonnie Renfo

    Darrell Williams

    John and Nancy Rivell

    Susan and Richard Garkalns

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    Contact Us!

    Phone (218)482-3005

    oldschoollives@gmail.com

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    ADDRESS

    9165 Hwy 53
    PO Box 156

    Cotton, MN 55724

    HOURS

    Mon – Fri  10AM - 4PM

    Saturday  9AM - 2PM

    Sunday  CLOSED

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