Edna J. Peterson's Obituary
Edna J. Peterson, age 96, passed away on January 7, 2017 at All-Saints Ascension Hospital.
Edna was born on December 29, 1920 in Racine, WI to John and Mary (nee Jensen) Peterson. She attended area schools, and was employed at Twin Disc for 28 years, retiring in 1982.
Edna was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. She participated in the Racine Chorale and was a member of the Twin Disc 20 year club. Edna was a Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed crafting, painting and doing bead work. Edna especially enjoyed going to Door County with her best friend and companion, Audrey Shields.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Marion Scharf; nephews: Greg Scharf and Gary Larson; nieces: Kimberly Rae Scharf and Dell Parsons; great nieces: Cynthia Smith and Kim Parsons; and great nephew, David Parsons.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents and her best friend of 69 years, Audrey Shields.
A memorial service for Edna will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home (1212 Lathrop Ave.) with Pastor Steven Clingman officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
A special thank you is extended to Julie Salas and Carmen Yielding, Edna’s caregivers, who have been a tremendous help to Edna over the years.
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