Betty Lou Peterson

Betty Lou Peterson, age 91, of Winthrop passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee. Funeral Service was held on Friday, August 16, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Memorials preferred to Bernadotte Lutheran Cemetery Fund or Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee.
Clergy Officiating: Pastor Mike Zaske.
Organist: Laurie Larson.
Soloist: Lori Peterson, “Amazing Grace”.
Cross Bearer: Steven Peterson.
Obituary Reader: Kurt Peterson.
Family Memories: Lori Peterson.
Congregational Hymns: “Rock Of Ages”, “Beautiful Savior”, “How Great Thou Art”.
Casket Bearers: Steve Peterson, Matt Peterson, Gene Berg, Kurt Peterson, Pete Peterson, Adam Leske.
Betty Lou Arleine Peterson was born on August 12, 1932, in Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Engman) Matthes. Betty was baptized as an infant in 1932 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1946 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. She received her education in Gaylord and was a graduate of the Gaylord High School Class of 1950.
On August 12, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Lester “Bud” Peterson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Bernadotte Township. After they retired from farming, the couple moved into Winthrop. Betty and Bud were blessed with four children, Steven, Gwen, Lori and Kurt. They would have been married 65 years when Bud passed away on April 25, 2016.
Betty was an active member of Bernadotte Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Betty enjoyed quilt making, Bridge Club, 500 Club, making the family cookbook, wintering in Mesa, Arizona, for more than 30 years, spending summers at the lake home on Gull Lake near Brainerd, traveling to Hawaii, Europe and many other travels. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
When she needed assistance with her care, Betty became a resident of Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee and passed away there on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 91 years. Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her: Children, Steven (Stephanie Bish) Peterson, Gwen (Gene) Berg, Lori Peterson, and Kurt Peterson; grandchildren, Sarah (Nathan) Kreykes, Matthew (Jennifer Huebscher) Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Laura (Jacob) Menden, Jena (Peter) Peterson; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Wilson, Roman, Franklin, Rocco, Poppy, Eleanor, Madeleine, Penny, Posey; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her Parents, Walter and Hazel Matthes; Husband, Lester “Bud” Peterson; Sisters, LaVerne (Jim) Greenough, Delilah Kintzi, Helen (Wilton) Grieger, Doris (Edgar) Leske.
Arrangements by Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com