Chad James Peterson, 51, Dickinson, died on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius Dickinson. There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with a Time of Sharing Stories and Memories at 6 p.m. Chad's Celebration of Life Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Krebsbach-Kulseth Funeral Service, Bowman. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Marmarth. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Krebsbach-Kulseth Funeral Service.

Chad James Peterson was born on February 12, 1971 in Baker, MT, the son of James Ray and Norma Jean (Storlie) Peterson. He was raised on the family ranch, south of Marmarth and educated in Bowman where he graduated from Bowman High School in 1989.

He went on to receive a certification in Heating and Air. He worked in the oilfield as a roughneck, for a refrigeration business, and also in heating and air throughout his life. His true passion and heart had always been with the ranch.

He has made Dickinson his home for the past 32 years with his companion, Lisa Dutchuk. His family meant the world to them and he loved them dearly.

He enjoyed trapping, collecting coins and arrowheads, was a rock hound, and found joy working on his cars.

Chad is survived by his companion, Lisa Dutchuk, Dickinson; his children, Salisa (Lucas) Young, Dickinson, and Brandon Peterson, Dickinson; step-son, Alexander Pierson, OR; grandchildren, Raley Pierson and Xander Peterson; his mother, Jean Peterson, Bowman; brother, Darin (Pavenee) Peterson, Newark, DE; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, James; step-son Benjamin Pierson; and all of his grandparents, whom he loved dearly.