Service Information
Betty Lou Peterson, age 91, of Winthrop passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee.
Funeral Service will be Friday, August 16, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2024, from 9:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M., ALL at the church.
Memorials preferred to Bernadotte Lutheran Cemetery Fund or Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee.
Obituary
Betty Lou Arleine Peterson was born on August 12, 1932, in Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Engman) Matthes. Betty was baptized as an infant in 1932 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1946 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. She received her education in Gaylord and was a graduate of the Gaylord High School Class of 1950.
On August 12, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Lester “Bud” Peterson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Bernadotte Township. After they retired from farming, the couple moved into Winthrop. Betty and Bud were blessed with four children, Steven, Gwen, Lori and Kurt. They would have been married 65 years when Bud passed away on April 25, 2016.
Betty was an active member of Bernadotte Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Betty enjoyed quilt making, Bridge Club, 500 Club, making the family cookbook, wintering in Mesa, Arizona, for more than 30 years, spending summers at the lake home on Gull Lake near Brainerd, traveling to Hawaii, Europe and many other travels. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
When she needed assistance with her care, Betty became a resident of Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee and passed away there on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 91 years. Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her:
Children, Steven (Stephanie Bish) Peterson
Gwen (Gene) Berg,
Lori Peterson, and
Kurt Peterson;
grandchildren, Sarah (Nathan) Kreykes, Matthew (Jennifer Huebscher) Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Laura (Jacob) Menden, Jena (Peter) Peterson;
great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Wilson, Roman, Franklin, Rocco, Poppy, Eleanor, Madeleine, Penny, Posey;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her Parents, Walter and Hazel Matthes; Husband, Lester “Bud” Peterson; Sisters, LaVerne (Jim) Greenough, Delilah Kintzi, Helen (Wilton) Grieger, Doris (Edgar) Leske.
Debra Gulbrandson Johnigan says
Peterson Family,
So sorry for your loss of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was a beautiful lady. I was able to visit with her some through the years at their lake home.
A wonderful neighbor to my parents and sister. she always had a smile and hello.
Debra Gulbrandson Johnigan
Eileen Busse says
Gwen I’m sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. When we lose our Mother’s it is like a piece of our heart goes with them. My sympathy goes out to your family.
Steven R Johnson says
I have only fond memories of your parents and extend my sincere condolences upon the passing of Betty. Theers y were both great members of the Masonic and Star family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Sincerely and Fraternally yours,
Steve
Dawn (Nelson) Hendrycks says
So sorry to see that Betty has passed away. She was a pillar of Bernadotte. She will be missed. May God comfort you all with His peace.
EILEEN (LEI) AMORIM says
After returning from the hospital, I have been catching up on the occurrences during my recuperation. I was very sadden to hear of your mother’s passing. I will always cherish the memories of going over to Bud & Betty’s with my parents (Karl & Mildred Johnson), seeing her at Bernadotte, as well as other chance meetings along the way. She was such a wonderful lady!
I know many hold dear memories of your mother. May your personal memories be heartfelt and bring you peace in the time that lays ahead. My condolences and prayers to you all.