Obituary of Arthur Rask

Arthur “Pete” Rask, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital from an aggressive form of leukemia.

Pete was born on July 6th, 1941, to Arthur and Ruby (Hendrickson) Rask in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Carlton High School in 1959. He worked as a mechanic in Cloquet, MN until he was hired at Diamond Tool. He worked at Diamond Tool for over 25 years until a back injury forced him to seek other employment. He worked doing security for Pinkerton and retired as a security guard for St. Ann’s Residence.

Pete was always tinkering. He enjoyed figuring out ways to modify things to better fit his needs. He also really enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Trike.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda, and siblings Dennis Rask, Muriel Eskola and Myrtle Tokarczyk.

Pete is survived by his son Art Jr. (Dawn) and daughter ViAnn (Norman Opack) Rask, both of Duluth. Grandchildren Shalynn Rask of Superior, WI; Alyson Rask and Camden Rask, both of Duluth, MN. Great Granddaughter, Lariana Schneider of Superior, WI; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

No services will be held as per Pete’s wishes.

Memorials can be directed to the St. Louis County Rescue Squad at 5735 Old Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811