Peterson, Robert "Bob" Age 75 of Excelsior. Passed away Thursday, April 16 after a brief illness. He was born in Waverly, MN. on June 26, 1944. Bob was a special man who leaves behind his wife, Linda and three children, Jim (Tammy), Chris (Aimee) and Julie (Matt) Thornton; nine grandchildren: Emma, Madison, Sadie, Kylie, Owen, Conner, Henry, Harrison and Hayden. Preceded in death by parents, Millard and Lorraine. Survived by brothers-in-law, Larry (Kathy) and Doug Schroeder. Bob started Peterson Drywall 40 Years ago. Through the years, his business became much more than just a business. His focus became more about the success of the relationships he made and not just the work being performed. He loved what he did, but he loved his employees, contractors, and clients more. For Bob it was a labor of love and that is what he valued most. He will be greatly missed by all and forever remembered for his love of the Lord and his family. He enjoyed golf, his garden, fishing and vacationing in Florida Keys. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be live streamed at tinyurl.com/sjbyoutube on Wednesday, April 29th 11:00 a.m. Private Interment at St. John the Baptist Resurrection Cemetery in Shorewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in memory of Bob to St. Johns gifts and memorial fund at 680 Mill Street, Excelsior, MN 55331. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595