PETERSON CRAIG L

WO1 Craig L. Peterson was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/18/2008 at the age of 61.9 from Complications Surg
Lakeville, MN
Flight Classes 67-23 and 67-21
Date of Birth 11/30/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with D/3/4 CAV 25 INF in 68-69, 54 MED DET in 70
Call sign in Vietnam CENTAUR 63
This information was provided by Returned Invoice from wife

More detail on this person: Peterson, Craig L. remembering Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN) - Wednesday, October 22, 2008 age 61, of Lakeville, passed away Oct. 18 from complications from surgeries at the VA Hospital. 1964 graduate of St. Paul Central High School. Craig served two tours with the US Army in Vietnam with the 3/4 Cav, 25th Infantry Division and in the 695th Aviation Troop Reserve unit in St. Paul and a member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Assn. Preceded in death by father, Raymond L. Peterson. Survived by spouse of 31 years, Cheryl; daughters, Holly Peterson and Teresa (Ken) McCarty; granddaughter, Sage McCarty; mother, Dorothy A. Peterson; brothers, Randy (Gale) Peterson and Nels (Christann) Peterson; sisters, Barry (Bill) Buggert, Cindy (Fred) Whipp and Sue (Dave) Miller; many other relatives and friends. His family and friends were very important to him including his very special friends at the VA. Graveside service 11:45 AM Friday, Oct. 24 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors, assembly area #4. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

Burial information: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025