Arne Peterson

A long time fixture in Minnesota trapping, passed away, yesterday evening.

Prayers sent.

He was known as Jackpine Savage on here, and featured such threads as "old guys trapping beaver" and such.

oh no les,really enjoyed the old boys exploits.hopefully he's trappin where the fur is prime year round.
prayers for the family and all that knew him.

I'll betcha he's skinning beaver now.god bless him.

Sorry to hear that,loved following his posts on here.He was one heck of an all around trapper-God Bless.

RIP Arnie

Bad news for sure His old guys posts were an inspiration for us old guys

Those old guys posts were a blast to follow. Rest in Peace Arne.

R.I.P. Jackpine Savage

I believe he's skinning weasel and fox Newfox1 cant imagine doin Beaver in eternity even if it seems like it when i'm skinning one

The story is...He and his wife were out for a drive, around dark and got stuck, walked to a farmhouse and passed away during his visit with the farmer. It was brutal weather conditions yesterday up here.

Are you sure? I just talked to Kathy yesterday and Arnie was right there.

I am very sorry to hear this. He was an inspiration to all trappers.

Sad to say it is true Gary, I spoke with Dennis for a moment this morning. The Minnesota trapping community has lost an icon. My condolences goes out to the Peterson family and friends.

Just spoke with Tammy, Dennis is in the shower and will call me. It is true. Lost another best friend. Life sucks.

I always enjoyed reading his adventures and Life With Arnie. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.

Terrible news. If there is anything we can do let us know. He will certainly be missed.

Here is what happened. Dennis asked me to post this

Kathy and Arnie went for a ride last night. They stopped at a friends house for coffee and a visit. On the way home they got stuck. Arnie walked back to the friends house to get the tractor. Arnie just slumped over at the table. I will post more regarding arrangements and such as I learn more. My heart goes out to Kathy and don't forget about Dennis as he lost his best friend and trapping partner. He is devastated as naturally Kathy is too.

prayers sent

Terrible news.Arnie was such a fine ,goodhearted man.A real blow to not only the trapping community --but to everyone.
Such a wonderful man.He will be missed by everyone.
Tom

prayers sent for Kathy and family. arnie will be missed by many, we all lost an icon, someone we could all look up to. I guess that God just needed another angel.

Very sorry to hear this.
Patrice and I had the good fortune to meet and shoot the breeze with Arnie and Kathy a few times.
Rest in peace and God Bless to Kathy and the Peterson family

Zim

God bless Arnie,I loved his trapping stories.

Sorry to hear Arnie was a good man.

What a terrible loss to all his family and friends! Heaven gained a heck of a man I do believe!

Chris

A wonderful role model and friend for so many over the years. I didn't know Arnie half as good as most, but sure enjoyed every conversation I had with him. Happy trapping on the neverending trapline Arnie! ScottW

I was always impressed with the posts he put on here with tremendous catches of weasel, cats, beaver and muskrats. Not many people his age or any age for that matter could even come close to accomplishing what he did. I have had the privilege to have met him and enjoyed seeing and hearing of his trapping experiences. RIP, Arnie.

Sorry to hear this, I really enjoyed following him on Trapperman, Rest In Peace Arnie and Godspeed!

RIP Arnie, sure going to miss his exploits....

Yes, Rip Arnie

Very sad. RIP Arnie. What a loss.

Please post all arrangements ASAP whomever?

God bless

Osky

So sorry to hear. An awesome trapper, and person. He was always willing to share any knowledge he had. I was fortunate enough to get him to sign his book for me. Prayers to Kathy and family.

Very sad news,he lived his life to the fullest.Sure will miss him and his post,great man and trapper,prayers sent.

Sad news. I always looked forward to his trapping threads. RIP Arnie!

I hate to hear this. I always looked forward to his posts. He sure lived life well. He will be greatly missed.

Honored I got to meet him, always made me feel like a wimp seeing his 'old guys' exploits on here and me feeling like im 100 and no where near his age, great guy, rest easy.

Arnie was a great man. He trapped near me when I was in junior and senior high school, and his girlfriend was my friends mom back in grade school. We talked every so often, was always a nice guy. Did a lot for the Mn trappers assoc. He'll be missed!

What a shame. Arnie was good people, as good as they come! RIP Arnie, and condolances to the family.

Praying for his family and friends

R.I.P. Arnie , Master Weasel Trapper .

I'm sorry to hear of this, wasn't he tearing it up on his cat line this winter? I didn't know him but I sure enjoyed what he had to say about trapping.

sad news for sure

Man, I'm sad to hear this...RIP Sir!

Very sorry for his friends and family. Always loved his posts and pictures. He will be missed.
Mac

Sent with prayers for friends and family.

Dang. Sad deal. I just met him and Dennis last fall. Great guys.

What a loss to the trapping community. My heart goes out to Kathy and family as well as Arnie's longtime trapping partner Dennis. For the past 35+ years I enjoyed seeing Arnie at trapping conventions surrounded by young trappers who were eagerly soaking up the knowledge he gave so freely. You could always bet he was giving a weasel demo somewhere on the convention grounds. The last bear I shot in Minnesota was on Arnies property, that bear just got a lot more special. Thank you for your friendship and for being the perfect role model for myself, my family, and all that followed you. You were always a quiet, honest man with a back of steel and a heart of gold. God Bless you. Tim

God bless him and his family and friends. I, like so many others, really enjoyed his adventures.

Obituary
Arnold Bert “Arnie” Peterson, 83, went to be with the Lord February 24, 2019 near his home in rural Itasca County, Minnesota. He has left the earth but is now with his one and only Savior whom he worshiped up until the moment he passed. He knew and spread the Word of God until he took his final breath.

Arnie was born May 30, 1935 in Elk River, Minn., to Bert Iver Peterson and Ella Viola (Medelberg) Peterson. Arnie was a full-blooded Swede with both his mother and his father’s parents coming over from Sweden.

He was a passionate outdoorsman from an early age, starting to trap mink at the age of six by the creek near the family farm. Arnie’s love of trapping continued until the day he passed with many days spent walking the miles of beautiful Northern Minnesota wilderness often joined by his dog Taz and his best friend Dennis Strand. Arnie trapped many furbearers including but not limited to beaver, muskrats, weasels, and bobcats. Arnie was a member of the Minnesota Trappers Association Hall of Fame. He also loved to fish, hunt, pick berries or wild rice or any activity that allowed him to be outside in God’s great creation.

Arnie was known by many nicknames including “Swede”, “Slim”, “Papa” and “Jackpine Savage”. In addition to his passion for the outdoors, Arnie loved Minnesota sports spending hours cheering on the Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, Wild, and Vikings. He loved any chance he got to talk about sports. Arnie also spent countless hours caring for his 80 acres of land which included many acres of woods, three ponds, and the most well maintained lawn you would find.

He was married to Kathleen Perkins April 5, 1986. Arnie and “Kath” as he referred to her, spent nearly 33 years of marriage together. They enjoyed fishing trips with friends, going on car rides around the Northwoods, and spending time with family in their “Castle in the Woods” as described by his granddaughter Kayla. He was loved by his family and friends who will always remember his infectious laugh, and his smile.

Arnie is survived by his wife Kathy of Northome, MN; daughter Tricia (Ron) Coons of Bemidji; grandchildren Kayla (Shawn) Smith of Crookston, MN, Chelsea (Patrick) Grob of Harding, MN; great grandchildren Peyton, Patrick, and Paisley Grob of Harding, MN; brother-in-laws Bill (Tammy) Perkins of Bloomington, MN, David (Judy) Perkins of Bemidji, MN, Bob (Maria) Perkins of Carrollton, TX, and sister-in-law Patty (Dan) Papin of Woodbury, MN, and close friends Dennis and Tammie Strand of Blackduck, MN

He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Tracy Gross, and his in-laws Isabel Perkins Knudson, Earl Knudson, and Keith Perkins.

Oh I hate to hear this. His posts were always some of my favorites. Prayers for his friends and family.

Arnie was much more than just a few posts on Trapperman or a story in the newsletter. Arnie was a big part of the deteriorating backbone of the MN Trappers Asso.
Arnie is part of why it is still in existence.