Pierre "Pete" Nadeau

Pete Nadeau was born to William and Josephine (Rodrigue) Nadeau on October 19, 1929. He passed away of natural causes on August 7, 2025 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. Pete grew up, raised a family, farmed, and lived his entire life within the same 5 mile radius in Lino Lakes, Centerville, and North Oaks MN.

Pete graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, MN in 1947. He served in the Marine 1st Division during the Korean War and was a member of the Chosin Few, an organization reuniting allied survivors of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in Nov-Dec 1950. Pete was a member of Hugo American Legion Post 620 for 70 years, and for many years volunteered on a Rifle Squad Unit participating in military funerals at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He worked a variety of jobs and farmed part time; Pete realized a lifetime dream of farming full-time, which he did for 20 years until retiring.

Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jean and son-in-law, Joe; siblings, Cecilia, Margaret, Yvonne, Georgianna, and Gary. 

He is survived by his wife, Norma, the love of his life for 72 years; children, Deb (John) Clarke, Bill (Bonnie), John (Cindy), Sue (Ethan) Lang; 11 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

A special thanks to the staff at Waverly Gardens for their exceptional care.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday, August 23 at St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd., Centerville, MN. Visitation at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday, August 23.

Interment St. Genevieve Church Cemetery

In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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