Earl W. Pedersen

Earl W. Pedersen obituary, Osceola, WI

Earl W. Pedersen

Earl Pedersen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - North Branch on Jun. 23, 2025.

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Earl Wesley Pedersen, age 89 of Harris and formerly of St. Paul passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence.
Earl was born on October 18, 1935 in Hazelton, Minnesota to parents, Archie and Martha (Moen) Pedersen. Earl served his country in the U.S. Navy and upon return from his military duties he worked at Schmidt Brewery until his retirement. Earl loved hunting and fishing and time spent at his land and cabin in Swatara.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Martha and wife, Alice Pekarek. Earl is survived by daughters, Sheryl (Tom) Grady of Harris and Kathleen Miller of Lino Lakes; son, Mitchell of St. Paul; sister, Elaine and his five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
A Private family service will take place at a later date with burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
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