Nethis Peterson

Nethis Duane (Anderson) Peterson, age 100, of Stillwater, died Tuesday, November 7th at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater. Nethis was born on June 10, 1917 at Overdale Farm in Gilman Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. She was the first child of Nim Christopher & Dena Gurina (Danielson) Anderson. Nethis attended Gilman Mines rural school and then went on to Spring Valley High School to graduate with the class of 1936. Nethis married Martin Peterson on March 26, 1938. They began farming in Spring Valley, WI. This union was blessed with two children, Duane and Mary. The Peterson's farmed until March of 1959. They then moved to Stillwater, MN. Nethis worked for Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater for 25 years in the Nutrition Services area. After retiring, Nethis spent many hours volunteering at the hospital. She was also very involved with her church activities: quilting, bible studies, card recycling, volunteer coordinator for funerals. She loved playing cards and Rummikub. Nethis was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Peterson; her son, Duane Peterson; her daughter, Mary Klinger; her sister, Trudella Anderson; her brothers, Minnard Anderson and Ernest Anderson. Nethis survivors include her daughter-in-law, Donna Peterson of Stillwater; her son-in-law, Gene Klinger of Winona. Seven grandchildren, Terry (Michelle) Peterson, Brian (Sarah) Peterson, Mark (Jamie) Callies, Becky Callies, Pat Klinger, David (Pam) Klinger, Paul (Heather) Klinger; 11 great grandchildren. 3 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Erva Lundgaard of River Falls, Florence Gullickson of Eau Claire, and sister in law, Della Anderson of Fredric. Service Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1616 West Olive Street, Stillwater with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN.