Vernon "Pete" Pedersen, 72, died Saturday, Sept. 29 at his home. Memorial services will be Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Luverne, with Rev. Paul Fries officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Engebretson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.