Richard Andrew Peterson, 66, passed away March 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. He was born June 12, 1948 in rural Shelby County, Iowa to Urban and Ramona Peterson (Fairchild). Rich worked at Coors Brewing Corporation in Golden, Colorado for many years. Richard retired in 2009. Rich and Cheryle Flarup married in May, 1980 and later divorced. He loved fishing, hunting and his dogs. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Urban and Ramona Peterson. Surviving family includes his sister, Janet (Don) Drefke of Marcus, Iowa; niece, Abby Drefke of Hartley, Iowa and many relatives and friends.