Anita Peterson

Anita H. Peterson, 94, of Amherst Junction, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1930 in Iola to the late Johnnie and Cora (Thoe) Aasen. Anita married Everett Peterson on October 22, 1949 at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2018.

Anita graduated from Iola High School in 1948. She was employed at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point for 40 years. She was a very active member of the Nelsonville Lutheran Church-serving in many capacities: church council, choir, ladies aid, Thrivent representative and teaching Sunday school. Anita served as an officer of the Sons of Norway; Norskeland Lodge of Iola. She enjoyed volunteering at the Iola Old Car Show. Anita also enjoyed her family and taking trips with friends. She enjoyed quilting, baking and especially cooking holiday meals for her family.

Anita is survived by Sons: Jeffrey Peterson, Steve (Donna) Peterson and Daniel (Becky) Peterson, 6-grandchildren Mike, Samantha (Adam), Chris (Jessica), Matt (Chiya), Josh (Amber), Eric (Amanda) along with 10-great grandchildren; Austin, Brayden, Malachi, Ayden, Alexis, Harley, Blake, Hunter, Madison, and Alyssa.

She was preceded in death by his husband Everett, Sons: Michael Peterson and Les Peterson, Brothers: Allen, Orin,Russell, Milton, Clifford and Sisters: Jeanette Aasen and Mildred Conrad.

A Memorial Service for Anita will be held at the Nelsonville Lutheran Church, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, MARCH 6th, with Reverend Dwight Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday MARCH 6th from 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM. Interment will be in the spring at Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery in the Township of New Hope, Portage County.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Nelsonville Lutheran Church in memory of Anita.