Garry Freeman Peterson

Background

Peterson, Garry Freeman was born on August 10, 1942 in Minneapolis. Son of Gordon Edmond and Lillian Marie (Benson) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1964; Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1967; Doctor of Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1969; Juris Doctor, William Mitchell, 1979.

Career

Intern, St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital, 1969-1970; resident pathology, St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital, 1970-1973; resident forensic pathology, Hennepin County Medical Examiner' General’ s Office, Minneapolis, 1973-1974; resident pathology, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, 1974-1975; pathologist, St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital, 1975-1976; pathologist, Mounds Park Hospital, St. Paul, 1976-1978; assistant medical examiner, Hennepin County Medical Examiner' General’ s Office, Minneapolis, 1979-1984; chief medical examiner, Hennepin County Medical Examiner' General’ s Office, Minneapolis, since 1984.

Achievements

• Garry Freeman Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy Forensic pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair Minnesota Bicycle Advisory Board, St. Paul-Minnesota Department Transportation, 1983-1988. Assistant chair Design Review Committee for Marshall Avenue-Lake St. Bridge, 1986-1992. Fellow American Academy Forensic Sciences.

Member National Association Medical Examiners (board directors), Minnesota Coroners and Medical Examiners' Association (past president).

Interests

• Avocations: amateur radio, tandem bicycling, iceboating, woodworking, traditional jazz musician.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Rademacher, August 11, 1966. Children: Wade, Derek, Matthew.

Father:

Gordon Edmond Peterson

Mother:

Lillian Marie (Benson) Peterson

Spouse:

Mary Ann Rademacher

child:

Derek Peterson

child:

Matthew Peterson

child:

Wade Peterson