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Lucille Ella Peterson age 96 of Larsen, WI died early Saturday morning at Eden Meadows Nursing Home, Oshkosh, WI. She was born on February 11, 1918 in Appleton, WI the daughter of the late Herman and Clara (Bentle) Schmidt. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Appleton. She graduated from Appleton High School. She was employed at Zwicker Knitting Mills until her marriage to Milton Peterson on September 14, 1940 at Trinity Lutheran Church. They made their home and farmed in the Town of Winchester their entire married lifetime. Milton preceded her in death on January 23, 1991.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester, WI, where she had served on the funeral luncheon committee. She enjoyed baking, cooking and was an avid reader.
Lucille is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gerald Peterson and Bruce and Mary Peterson all of Larsen, WI. Two grandchildren, Michael Peterson of Larsen, WI and Amy and Michael Korth of New London, WI and two great grandchildren, Lora Korth and Zachary Korth.
Along with her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by one son Ronald and one brother Raymond Schmidt.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday April 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester, 8396 Steeple Hill Dr. Larsen, WI, with Pastor Dan Luett officiating. Burial will be in Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 to the time of the service. A memorial is established to Grace Lutheran Church.
The Peterson family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Eden Meadows for all the love and concern they extended to their Mother and Grandma during her stay.
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.