Pete Antonsen
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On July 8, 2020 @ 4:40 pm In 2020,Obituaries | 4 Comments
Pete Antonsen, age 87, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living, in Prior Lake.
A private family service will be held in honor of Pete. Condolences and memories of Pete can be shared below, and cards mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN 55352 and will be distributed to the family.
Peter George was born on May 9, 1933, in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Clarence and Louise (Ulrich) Antonsen. The Antonsen family moved around southern Minnesota renting farms. Pete was sports minded and enjoyed playing basketball in high school and college. He also participated in a tug-of-war team. Years following, Pete also enjoyed a good game of golf.
For over 40 years, Pete’s career was spent working as a heavy diesel mechanic for Ziegler Caterpillar. His sister, Margaret introduced him to Ruby Diane Fabre and they were married on September 25, 1959, in Waubun, MN. They raised their daughters Kathleen, and Kristen in Prior Lake.
Pete always remained active. He kept busy lending a helping hand to others, especially in the later years caring for his wife. Peter enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. He has enjoyed his time living at New Perspective Senior Living and now has left such an impact on the staff and resident’s lives. Pete was a gentle giant, who loved making people laugh.
Pete is loved and missed by wife, Ruby “Diane”; daughter, Kristen (Todd Norton) Antonsen; granddaughters, Jade Norton, Madison Norton, Sabrina Norton; siblings, Clarence (Marlene) Antonsen, Marion (Glenn) Tollefson, Margaret Busse; brothers-in-law, Paul (Lorraine) Busse, Wally Tollefson; other loving relatives and friends.
There to greet Pete home in heaven is his daughter, Kathleen Antonsen; infant sons, John Fabre Antonsen, James Fabre Antonsen; parents, Clarence and Louise Antonsen; siblings, Joan Busse, Darlene Tollefson and brother-in-law, Don Busse.
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Pete was one of the sweetest and gentlest people I ever knew. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a sweet smile. Many happy memories of time with this special family. Sending hugs and prayers for peace.
Pete was a very friendly. sweet person. I agree about that twinkle in his eyes! He took excellent care of Diane. He will be deeply missed by so many.
Prayers to the family for comfort and peace.
Dear Diane and family,
Yesterday I learned from my daughter, Sue, about Pete’s passing. My sincere loving condolences go out to each of you, It is never easy to say, “good bye” (I know).
I too remember Pete as a “gentle giant”.
Caringly, Dorothy Durand Peterson
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Hi – this is Kathy Ulrich, Hank Ulrich’s daughter and Pete was a cousin – so sorry for your loss – haven’t seen Pete for many years but will always remember his smile and jokes – he was alot like my dad and I am told resembled my dad in appearance too! sending hugs and saying prayers for the family to find peace