David August Peterson, age 63 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully, Wednesday June 30 at his home with family members by his side.
David, formerly of Northfield, was born May 2, 1947, and was married to Cathi Ullom.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his two boys, Joshua, of Phoenix, and Eric, of San Francisco; brothers Jack of Paradise Valley, Ariz. and Donald, of Plymouth; sisters, Julie Grier, of Richfield, and Dorothy Peterson, of St. Charles, and one granddaughter.
A celebration of David’s life was held in Phoenix in the presence of immediate family and friends.

Bob Tralle died Monday, July 12, 2010 in his home in Nerstrand.  A retired millwright, he knew how to work and how to relax.  He had been diagnosed with cancer about three years ago, and was still doing oral chemotherapy, but his death at this time was unexpected.

Two weeks ago he told his cousin, classmate Cheryl Hall Nesseth, that he was feeling the best he had in three years, and that he was considering joining his classmates in August at Castle Rock as a first-time Reunion participant.   He introduced her to his pride and joy that day, his “new” silver 1947 Pontiac Streamliner with a V6.

A gearhead and car lover, he was a NASCAR fan and went to the Daytona 500 with Northfield friends Les Ferris and David Sorem for many years.  He also loved going to antique car shows in Iowa and Minnesota.  But the last few years, he’d discovered the beauty of Puerto Rican sunrises and sunset, and stayed there for a month every winter, and that is where his ashes will be scattered.

He had developed a love of wildlife and bird photography, and enjoyed the birds who visited his backyard feeders or stayed in the many birdhouses he provided.  His many friends will remember him as a regular in Dennison at the Fireside Lounge and MarLea’s. (He was a part owner in Ruby’s, now closed.)

There won’t be a memorial service, but Bob is survived by his Mom, his sister Nancy, and brother Steve, and both classmate cousins Tenetta Anderson and Cheryl Nesseth, as well as other extended family members.

Written by Evelyn (Peterson) Thomas

Official Robert Tralle Obituary on the web site under Departures.

Norman Arthur Kaatz, 62, of Conroe was born October 5, 1947 in Northfield, Minnesota and passed away January 6, 2010 in Conroe, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Minnie Hazelwood Kaatz; children, Aaron Kaatz of Corpus Christi, Texas , Devin Kaatz of Conroe, Texas, Kimberly Dennison and husband, Schott of Union, Washington; grandchildren, Faith Brimberry, Angela Brimberry, Ashley Dennison all of Union, Washington, Demetrius Kaatz and Jeremiah Kaatz of Corpus Christi, Texas; sister, Sharon Nord and husband Rick of Dundas, Minnesota ; brother, Russell DeMann of Knoxville, Tennessee; numerous other relatives and many friends. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Jared and Evelyn Kaatz of Dundas, Minnesota.

Family will receive friends from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m., Friday, January 8th at Living Way United Methodist Church , ( 17555 Highway 242, Conroe, TX 77302 ) with a 2:00p.m . Funeral Service to follow with Rev. Bill Posey officiating. Internment: Dry Creek Cemetery on FM 3083 in Conroe.

In 7th grade the coaches called him the best basketball player they had seen in decades. True! In 9th grade he played on the ‘B’ squad. In 10th grade he dressed for the ‘A’ squad basket ball team. It was fun to watch him play.

Brad also starred on the Football and Track teams. His induction to the NHS hall of fame came way to late in my mind. Brad was, what we call a natural.

It was great to talk to Brad at the 10th reunion, he always had a smile on his face. I will miss him.

Brad was a big part of the best class that ever came out of Northfield High School!

Tom Severson, ‘65