Hilda M. Peterson

Peterson, Hilda M.
Tucson, Arizona

Formerly of Appleton, Hilda passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at the age of 92. She was born August 12, 1911 in Oshkosh, WI to William and Amanda (Wesenberg) Ebert. On November 23, 1929 Hilda married Clarence E. Peterson and enjoyed 54 years of marriage. He preceded her in death, March 12, 1984. Both Hilda and Clarence enjoyed traveling and wintered many years in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hilda moved permanently to St Petersburg after Clarence’s death and later resided with her daughter Carol Schaumann, in Tucson, AZ until the time of her death.
Hilda held a license in practical nursing and worked many years at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah, WI. Hilda enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. She loved playing cards, especially sheephead, sewing clothing for family members, needlework, crocheting, reading and was an avid letter writer. She was a very caring wife, mother, grandma, great grandma and great-great grandma. Although we will miss her very much she was anxious to be placed next to her husband Clarence, so they can once again hold hands.
Hilda is survived by her daughter, Carol Schaumann, Tucson, AZ, a daughter-in-law, Beverly Peterson. Appleton, WI, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Peterson, her son, Jack C. Peterson, a son-in-law, Norbert Schaumann, her sister, Lucille Plashko, her brother Ralph Hensch, and a granddaughter, Ann J. Peterson.
The funeral will be held Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 12:30 PM at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, WI. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Interment will take place at Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8808 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231