Lowell M. Peterson

Lowell M. Peterson, 88, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Marvin K. and Florence A. (Carlson) Peterson. Lowell married Mary Jo (Moody) Peterson on June 20, 1959.

Lowell was a loving father to Nancy Johnson, Linda (John) Ryan, Kenneth (Cheryl) Peterson, and Scott (Yvonne) Peterson; a proud grandfather to six grandchildren, Sarah Johnson, Ellen (Sean) Walker, Matthew (Stephanie) Wakeen, Lydia Ryan, Evan Peterson, and Kathryn Peterson, along with three great-grandchildren.

Lowell was a court reporter (Yeoman) doing courts-martial in the Navy in the late 50s. He then worked as a circuit court reporter in Waupaca, Wisconsin, later relocating to La Crosse, Wisconsin, working for Judges Neprud and Pappas. After retiring, he freelanced with his daughter Nancy until 2011.

Lowell and a high school friend, Wayne (Red) Cartier, were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in 1958 in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Lowell was also a 32nd Degree member of the Consistory, Scottish Rite Body in the Valley of Eau Claire and Valley of Rose Croix, La Crosse. Along with his many activities, collecting breweriana was his passion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Stephen (Lynn) Peterson, son-in-law, Greg Johnson, and granddaughter, Sarah Johnson.

A visitation will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 21 North Hill Street, La Crescent, Minnesota, at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026.

The family wants to give their sincere thanks to Dr. Duane Undeland, Dr. Reggie Thomes, Alyssa Deviley, PA-C, and the oncology department at Gundersen Medical Center for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harry J Olson Senior Center.

Lowell wanted these words as a remembrance: “The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.” Words are forever.

Peace be with you.