Service Information
Barbara Peterson, wife of Lowell Peterson, age 78, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 4, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials are preferred.
Obituary
Barbara Jean (Fabel) Peterson was born on July 1, 1940, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leonard and Lucy (Stoohs) Fabel. She was baptized as an infant and was confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School class of 1958.
On October 7, 1961, Barbara was united in marriage to Lowell Peterson at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three daughters, Sherry, Nancy and Julie. Barbara and Lowell made their home in Lynn Township, rural Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was heavily involved in the family farming operations with her husband, Lowell. Barbara was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of the McLeod County and Minnesota Holstein Associations and the Hutchinson Drift Riders.
Barbara enjoyed sewing, putting together jigsaw puzzles and playing bingo. She also enjoyed attending dairy cattle shows and county fairs. Barbara was an avid sports fan, she especially enjoyed following Lindsay Whalen. She cherished her time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at St. Cloud Hospital, at the age of 78 years. Blessed be her memory.
Barbara is survived by her:
Husband, Lowell Peterson;
Daughters, Sherry Phillips and her husband, Elgin of Hamilton, OH,
Nancy Witte and her husband, Greg of Hutchinson, MN,
Julie Witte and her husband, Doug of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Matthew Traxler and his wife, Leah, Josh Traxler and his wife, Melissa, Lindsay Calderon and her husband, Alex, Elgin Phillips Jr., Kyle Witte and his wife, Courtney, Brittany Caillier and her husband, Jeff, Nicholas Witte and his special friend, Katelyn Koenig, Erica Witte, and Ashley Witte;
Great-Grandchildren, Sam and Claire Traxler, Jack and Colton Traxler, Gabe and Logan Calderon;
Brother, Gene Fabel and his wife, Kathy of Hutchinson, MN;
Barb’s Angels and Special Friends, Charlie and Jean Grimm;
Many other relatives and friends.
Barbara is preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Lucy Fabel; Sister, Beverly Fabel, Parents-In-Law, Elmer and Agnes Peterson.
Andy Koenig says
Ole and family,
We are so sad about Barb’s passing. God Bless all of your cherished memories~~
Arnie and Andy Koenig
Ruth Ann Lade says
To the family of Barb: Am saddened to hear this news….you each will have a special angel watching over you and you will always know how much she loved you. Her family was so important and she was so proud of each of you. God bless you in the days ahead and remember He is holding you tightly in his arms. God is good.
Leroy and Darlene Karg says
Ole and family
Our sympathy to you at the loss of Barb. I always think of her the year we had ice and snowbanks like this year and she fell and was found by someone passing by. She was very strong willed to survive that. She will be missed
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies to the entire Peterson family.
jean grimm says
Ole and family,
We are so sorry to have lost a dear friend of only 8 years, but it sure was full of great memories that will be forever in our hearts. Barb was a strong and determined friend who I thought would have pulled through this like the winter we found her, but I guess God had better plans for her. She is now at peace and no pain and will be watching over all of you. Hugs!
Jo Reck says
Ole and girls~
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. There is just never a time when the loss of someone you love and hold dear is easy, and I’m sure your hearts are aching. Know that you are being held close to my heart, along with prayers for comfort and wonderful memories…now and always. God’s blessing on you all~
Phyllis jois says
So sorry to hear about Barb…. we had many great times together…. lots of memories … hope to see you Monday … our sympathy and love to you …
Dave and Phyllis joos
Max Angle says
Ole, So sorry for your loss!Good thoughts for your family.
Bruce Wagner says
Ole and family..so sorry for your loss..
Bruce and Kassa Wagner and Zion.
Patricia Traxler says
We are so sorry for your loss & are sending prayers for your family. We love all of you!