Obituary of Verna Delores Peterson

Verna  (Dodee) Delores Peterson

Dodee, at age 94, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice on March 10, 2023.  She was born in Norwood, MN on December 9, 1928 to Thomas and Mary (Nellie) Platzer.

She was married to Eugene (Pete) Peterson on December 19, 1947.  She enjoyed having a large vegetable garden, spending her winters in Desert Hot Springs, and summers in Sherwood Forest, and doing a number of crafts.  She will be most remembered for her loving, kind, generous way, and her positive attitude and sense of humor. She was a devoted and loving mother. She always made time for friends and family to talk, laugh or listen.

She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, and her daughters Gail and Linda. She is survived by her brothers, Gene (Ginny) and Dwayne (Cathy), and sister Geri Miller.  She is survived by her daughters Cheri (Guy) Johnson and Pam (Steve) Ahrens.  She had seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends, having left all of them with many cherished memories. Dodee and her family are very thankful to the staff at Westview Acres Assisted Living for being good friends and taking such good care of her.  

A private ceremony will be held on April 24^th at Fort Snelling Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11:00 to 3:00 at Mound Depot at Mound Bay Park, 5801 Bartlett Blvd., Mound, MN 55364