Ruth Petersen's Obituary
Ruth O. Petersen, age 90, of Waupaca, WI., passed away on Thursday, December 27th, 2007 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Ruth was born in the Town of Lind, Waupaca Co., on October 9, 1917, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Stanley) Woolsey. Ruth married Herman Petersen on December 14, 1935. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1997. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Big Falls. She is survived by a Son: Leroy Donald (Nathalee) Petersen, Waupaca, WI; a Daughter: Joann Stevens, Waupaca, WI; a Granddaughter: Debra Hoffman, Pulaski, WI; 2 Great Granddaughters: Rachel and Hilary Hoffman; 2 Sisters: Beulah Faehling, Waupaca, WI and Josephine Pope, Florida; a Brother: Robert (Lorraine) Woolsey, Wasilla, AK. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband and two brothers - Bill and Fred. Funeral Services will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 11 AM on Monday, December 31st, 2007, with Reverend Janice Kuder officiating. Interment will at Big Falls Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4 until 7 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca and on Monday, 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.
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