Donald Rubert Peterson

Donald "Buck" Rubert Peterson, age 65, of Crystal Falls, passed away January 3, 2022, in his office from natural causes. He was born November 7, 1956, in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Rubert and Elona Peterson. Buck served on the United Lutheran Church council for the last 3 years and was also always very involved with the church as part of the congregation before serving on the council. His favorite act of service to the church was to cook and work in the kitchen, particularly for the big Easter Brunch held every year. Nothing made Buck happier than spending time with family and friends and bringing them together. Some of the fondest memories he liked to share were from time spent at his camp built by his father and uncle. He spent a lot of time there in his childhood with his father and uncle, and later with his two sons and other family and friends. His drive to impact real change on the world led him to start a business, Renewable Resource Solutions, in 2001 and that had been his career ever since. He was proud and always motivated to continue growing his business and completing the work that had been so fulfilling for him for so long. He worked tirelessly for his business all those years without ever missing the important moments in life, always being an amazing, selfless friend to all he knew. He lived in service to people, joyfully. Buck is survived by his former spouse, Camille Peterson, and their two children, Hunter Peterson and Maximilian (Mackenzie) Peterson; his significant other Karen Dougdale; his siblings, Thomas Smithson, Pearl Ross, Evelyn Kudwa, Anita Stockham; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Steahly and his father figure, uncle Melvin Peterson. Visitation will take place Friday, January 7, 2022 from 12 noon until 3:00 pm at United Lutheran Church of Crystal Falls with Pastor DJ Rasner officiating. Funeral services for Donald will take place at 3:00 PM at United Lutheran Church, Crystal Falls, MI. Memorials may be made in his memory. Donations may be made in Buck's memory to the John E. Force Forestry Education Fund at www.sustainableinc.org and to United Lutheran Church at P.O. Box 390, Crystal Falls, MI 49920, Phone: 906-875-6591 In addition, a memorial scholarship will be established for forestry students in Buck's honor; details of the scholarship will be forthcoming. Condolences to the family of Donald R. Peterson may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.

Donald Rubert Peterson

November 7, 1956 - January 3, 2022