Lila Joan Peterson

Peterson015_webLila Joan Peterson, age 58, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away April 8, 2014 at the St. Joseph’sHospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin due to complications of diabetes.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Douglas Schauer will officiate. Interment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Coloma. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and again from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.

Lila was born December 22, 1955 in Racine, Wisconsin to Donald and Joanne Strike.

She married Walter N. Peterson on October 7, 1978 in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Lila enjoyed fishing in her younger days and she loved spending time in her garden and flower beds. Camping with her friends and family was her favorite past-time and having to go to the Adams County Demolition Derby every year. The most rewarding part of her life after her daughter, was caring for the many foster children that came through her home for the past 20 years.

Lila was so proud and excited for the arrival of her first grandbaby- Gabriel Alexander in June.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Joanne Strike; Father-in-law & Mother- in- law, Robert & Jane Peterson; Brother-in-law, Lee Peterson; Brother-in-law, Raymond Peterson and Brother-in-law, Mark McIlvoy
Survivors:
Husband: Walter “Wally” Peterson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Haley (Paul Hobbs) Peterson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Tianna Peterson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Paige Peterson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Twin Sister: Lillie (Rick) Bisher of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Sister: RoxAnne (Randy) Brown of Montello, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Marilyn (Ed) Burrows of Coloma, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Patsy (Joe) Griffith of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Eugene (Virginia) Peterson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Kenny (Maryanne) Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Donald (Nyla) Peterson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Carl (Sandy) Peterson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Mary Jo Peterson of Hancock, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Sharon Negehring of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and her loving dogs.

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Condolences

  1. Cindy Gohde says:

    I want to send you my condolence to the family of Lila Peterson, thoughts and prays are with you. We talked with our sister Lynn on Easter and she told us about Lila. Sounds like she lived life to the fullest and having daughters were her joys. I’m sorry for your loss Wally, I use to live up in Big Flats and went to school with you and RoxAnne. RoxAnne if you want to give a call my number is (262) 271-5393 this is my cell number, so call me if you want. Take care and may God bless you all.

  2. Sabrina Rodriguez says:

    Im so sorry Dad and haley ive missed mom so much and now shes gone and im so sorry i love you both

  3. Rick, Pat, and Joshua Raught says:

    Wally and Family,
    We are so sad to hear of Lila’s passing. We have many memories when we first had the bar and the times she helped us out,
    also the fun times we had there. How often we talked about being the same age. She touched many lives and made them smile!

  4. Ruth & Harvey Peterson says:

    What a surprise! Steve called & told us tonight (4-13-14). Or sincere condolences to you and the family. I remember so many things Lila & I did at The Country Deli and how she helped me when Harvey had his heart attack. We have lots of memories of you guys. Memories last forever. How wonderful that she was able to see her grandbaby, I’m sure she was “proud as a peacock”.
    She was a lovely lady, full of life with her foster children, daughter & family & those who knew her.
    Take one-day-at-a-time—–

  5. David and Sally (Taylor)Yuds says:

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Wish that I could have been there for you. I still remember the good times that we had when we young and running around together. My fondest memories were singing and dancing in the basement. We called ourselves the Basement Girls. She will be missed. May God bless you and your family.

  6. Scott & Sarah Baumgart says:

    Wally, Haley, Paige, Tianna and Family,
    There is no greater honor than being a mother. Lila exemplified this above and beyond what many would consider an inconvenience . The Peterson and Strike families will have much to tell Gabriel about her grandmother. On this day the birds sing, the thunder claps, buds form and ready themselves to open. Lila is memorialized and the cycle of life continues with the anticipation of the arrival of Gabriel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Scott & Sarah Baumgart

  7. Lenora (Sills) Treat says:

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to all the family.

  8. Larry and Becky Oleson says:

    Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

  9. Rob & Bobbie Anderson says:

    We are so sorry to hear of Lila’s passing our thought’s and prayers are with you and the family.Lila will be so missed by many she was a very special person so full of life,The good lord must have needed a very special angel and called on Lila and as always Lila is there to help every one.May she rest in peace and God Bless.

  10. Debra Bublitz says:

    So sorry to hear about Lila. She was a great woman. I have be blessed to have known her.

  11. Brenda Nettell says:

    Wally, Haley, Tianna and Paige and Family …I’m am Sorry for the loss Of the Most sweetest person I have ever met..Lila has been one of my Best-friends for over 5 years and we talked often .,.She Had to call me the day she found out she was gonna be a grandma for the first time..To say Brenda I get to feel the feeling you tell me about your Grandchildren ..She said I’M GONNA BE A GRANDMA,,,We both cried..We sat for hours and talked about all the things she was gonna do and buy..She Loved the south and had me send her Speckled Butter bean and Liver pudding as she couldn’t buy it there. I could go on and On with all the talks we have had ..My Heart is broke <3 She will forever live in my heart …She was a true Angel here on this earth Now she's the Prettiest Angel ,with wings to fly anywhere she wants go now..I love ya'll and wish i could be there ..Love ya Bren Bren

  12. Dale & Vicki Krutke says:

    Our Hearts go out to you,Wally,Haley,Tianna, & Paige. Your all in our prayers.

  13. Lonnie & Heather Abbott says:

    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

  14. Sue Anderson says:

    Wally, Haley, Tianna and Paige;
    So sorry for your loss. Lila was a wonderful Lady. She was such an important part of our lives, as all of you are. Being Tina’s babsitter, you became Tina’s Second Family. There isn’t a time from Tina’s childhood that didn’t reflect your influence in Tina’s life and ours either. Even to getting Tina to eat her veggies, which she would only do at “Auntie’s” cuz she made them taste the best. Lila touched so many lives with her Love and Guidance. She will be forever remembered by those of us who shared her life. The love and guidance she gave will continue on with all of her Family.

  15. Corey And Jen Peterson says:

    Times like these always makes me think of the good times and memories you have of the person and family that are dealing with their loss….I have two fond memories of my Aunt Lila…1st – it was summertime at Pineland campground and the whole damn family of Peterson’s was camping along beside each other, and I remember going to the pool with her and she taught me how to swim. 2nd – her most famous phrase of when I was trying to grow a mustache…she said “that aint no mustache, thats just peach fuzz!” Many more memories that will always be in our hearts forever. Our hearts go out to you, Uncle Wally and Haley.

  16. Cathi Harmeyer says:

    My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time. Lila was a beautiful person inside and out. She touched so many lives of everyone around her, especially each child that was in her care. It was a privilege knowing her and she will be forever missed.

  17. Ron & Velna Waite (Velna Dye) says:

    Wally, Haley,Paige,Tianna, Brooke and all the other ones that Lila touchedyour lives.My heart is heavy today as I heard of Lilas’ passing . she was a loving,caring lady that I’ve known for many years . She will be missed that is for sure. God Bless all of you.

  18. Lori Ward says:

    So sorry to hear of Lila’s passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by many.

  19. Belinda, Marshall and Grant says:

    So sorry Wally! Our thoughts and prayers our with you during this extremely difficult time. Hang on to the good memories because you have so many of those! She was truly a remarkable woman!

  20. Melody Zimmerman/McLaughlin says:

    Walley and family I am so so sorry for your loss. Lila
    Will be dearly missed but she will never be forgotten.
    So was the most caring person I have ever met. She was
    A great wife and a great mother to her own children and to so many
    Children. My thoughts and prayers are with the
    Peterson family. God be with you in this time of need.
    sincerely,
    Melody Zimmerman/McLaughlin

  21. arnie, lori, chris and matt lancour says:

    uncle wally, haley, tianna and paige
    she was a very strong woman who was very loving and caring to her family and those she took into her life she is watching down on us all to help us move on memories are like patches they don’t fix the hole in your heart they help hold it together love you all

  22. Michael Rogers says:

    Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time of great sorrow. Lila was a wonderful giving person.

  23. Shirley. Itzen says:

    Im sorry for your loss Walley n family Lila was a great wonderful carring person and i remember all the fun memeries i had with her those now will be cherrished forever Im sorry May you Rest In Peace Lila

  24. Terry Moore says:

    So sorry to hear of her passing…what a wonderful caring person she was and will continue to be with all of us in our memories.

  25. Lynn Hendricks says:

    Oh I am so sorry to hear this.. You are all in my prayers.. May God keep and comfort you now and always.. Godspeed Lila… Rest in Peace

  26. Michelle Rivera says:

    So sorry for your liss

  27. Gail Barth Kirby says:

    Wally & family, Lillie and Roxanne…condolences to all of you. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Gail and Aunt Shirley

  28. Philomena (Phillie) & Jim Kreten Friendship Wi. says:

    Haley please know that you and the family are in our thoughts & prayers
    God Bless Love & HUGS.

  29. Victor & Donna Getzloff Mooresville, NC says:

    So sorry to hear of your Our prayers are with and family

  30. Rachel Floyd and Family says:

    So sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  31. Sharon Nehring says:

    Wally, Haley, Tianna & Paige,
    Our most heartfelt sympathy to you, Lila was the most loving, giving, delightful person & will be greatly missed. The family’s loss is heavens gain.
    Sharon, Sheila & Choppy

  32. Chuck and Karen (Getzloff) Ulrich says:

    Our sympathies to Wally and family. Always enjoyed visiting with Lila. No words can take away the hurt you are feeling. May all the happy memories that you hold in your heart ease your pain as time goes by. Thinking of all of you. Chuck and Karen

  33. Nick & Debbi (Jencks) Segina says:

    We hope your memories will help you through the dark days. Sending thoughts of comfort and peace. She was a giving, good soul.

  34. Paul & Carol Kaster says:

    OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO WALLY AND THE GIRLS. kEEP ALL THE MEMMORIES AS YOUR TRASURES OF HER.

  35. Mary sawyer says:

    Wally and family we are so sad to hear of Lila leaving us so young. We haven’t seen too much of the family the last few years ,but whenever we seen her at family functions she was always very friendly and caring. She will be watching over you all..

  36. Tamra (Tammy) Abbott says:

    Wally and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Lila. She is resting in a better place now and at peace. Remember the good memories! Now, she will be an Angel up in heaven, watching out for all of you. You are all in my prayers.

  37. Dana and Pat Pantaleo and kids says:

    So sorry for your loss Wally and family she will be missed your all in are prayers

  38. Toni Hattabaugh & Family says:

    Once again, we lose a beautiful human being. She has touched all of our hearts with her grace, compassion and love. We will all miss her tremendously. Uncle Wally, I am truly sorry for your loss. Love you both forever!

  39. abbott family says:

    we are so sorry to hear about the lovin person that had to leave so soon an so young all are prayers all go out to you and all the family are heart is with you all stay strong an let god be with you at this hard time lila (mother,wife,grandmother) you will be missed an loved god has a good place right next to him for you we will be thinking about you an all the family Abbott family

  40. Barbara Tolley, Sue and Cory says:

    I have known the Peterson family well , and for many years. Bob and Jane were our teams bowling sponsors for many years, Glad to have known the whole family will keep the whole family in our prayers.

  41. Sally Winchester says:

    So sorry for your loss!! Prayers and best wishes to Lila’s family and friends. I will always remember the smile she Always had every time I saw her. RIP Lila

  42. Susan Keena says:

    Very sad to hear of the loss of someone so precious to all. Our sympathy goes out to you Wally and your family. Keep them close this is a hard cross to bear. My family has many fond memories of their childhood with you and Lila and I’m sure they will be remembering her in their thoughts. Sue and Rod Keena and family

  43. roz Jensen says:

    my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lila was a special lady RIP.

  44. Julia Burrows says:

    Lila was a wonderful loving person. So caring and always there for everyone. She has a special place in heaven. The stars were shining bright last night I looked up and knew she was shining down looking over us all. Words cant describe how sweet and caring she was. Everyone of those children that went through her home felt the love of wut a child should have but not all received it from their blood family.lila was always making delicious meals and baking. She loved camping and listening to music. She was a great mom mother to haley peterson tiannia and paige and all the fortunate ones who came thru her home in foster care. It was so hard for lila to let go when the children had to leave. She had not just a heart but a special heart bc it takes alot to take children in especially when they were disobedient At times. She will truly be missed. She will be shining down and there in spirit for her grandson and the girls. Much love to wally haley tiania and paige.

  45. Dennis L. Bubla says:

    Wally, as you grieve know that we are remembering you, your entire family and honoring the memory of Lila, with caring thoughts. Dennis Bubla and Family in San Antonio, Texas.

  46. Shanna Cote says:

    Wally and family,
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Lila touched many people in town with her kind, yet strict heart. May God be with you in your time of healing.

  47. Jennah Hembrook says:

    It really broke my heart to hear of Lila’s passing. She was an awesome person. I remember spending forever over at her house in her basement and all the times I had stayed there… Not to mention she and Wally had known me since I was a very little one as they were friends with my grandfather. Lots of fond memories. My heart goes out to her family.

  48. Tyler Burrows says:

    Wally and Haley,
    With the loss of someone so close, so many memories arise, they may not arise in a way that you want them to, but nevertheless they are remembered and missed. Just as Lila will be remembered and missed. She will proceed to be the great woman she was as she is watching down from above. My prayers go out to you two as well as with Tianna and Paige. Stay strong, and Love you guys.
    -Tyler

  49. Larry & Evelyn Johnston(York) says:

    Wally and Family, So young, to soon. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Lifting all up in prayer, for strength and peace. RIP Lila

  50. Dennis & Elaine Burckhardt says:

    Wally & family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  51. Pastor Terri Skildum says:

    I was so sorry to hear of Lila’s passing. It saddened my heart. Please know I am thinking of you all and have lifted you in my prayers. May God grant you comfort as only He can give.

  52. Brian, Tammy, Abigail and Dylan Reimer says:

    So sad to hear a loving person had to leave so early. May the memories you have together keep you strong through this difficult time. As much as she loved children I am sure she is taking good care of all the little angels up there. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We are going to miss her dearly.

  53. Bob Bowser Jr says:

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to the family

  54. Jenny Lee & Pat Finnerty says:

    Our Prayers are with All Of You. Lila will be greatly missed, She was a wonderful person always there to help someone if they need it. Remember she will always be watching over you all. Pat & Jenny

  55. Bev Ward says:

    My Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

  56. Terry and Sue Fairfield says:

    Our prayers are with you and your family.

  57. Loren Lecy and Peggy Henriksen says:

    May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Hold each other close and share memories. Heaven received a very special Angel. Lila will be missed. Loren and Peg