June D. Peterson Obituary

June D. Peterson

June D. Peterson, 87, of Altoona, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at Luther Hospital. June was born June 8, 1921, in the town of White Pine, Minnesota, to Blanche and Theodore Melland. She graduated from Eau Claire High School.
		On June 11, 1943 she married William Bruce Peterson, and they enjoyed more than 65 years of marriage. They lived in Eau Claire and then moved to rural Fall Creek where they spent most of their lives. They then lived in Altoona for more than 20 years. June worked at various places including many years at Chmel Dental Lab and Honor Shoppe. Much of her time was spent volunteering which she greatly enjoyed. Most recently, she was a STEP volunteer at Pedersen Elementary School. She took great pleasure working with 2nd graders who affectionately called her Grandma June. June was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and Eastern Star.


June was much younger than her years because of her active lifestyle. She was an active participant in her sons' lives, which included many sports and much hunting and fishing. Her grandchildren provided many opportunities for her including games, plays, recitals and other events that she eagerly attended. She was able to care for her husband at home for more than six years as his health declined. June's greatest happiness was her family. Many cherished memories of four generations were made at the large gatherings at her home. She was renowned for her lefsa. June spent many summers at their cabin in Gordon where she enjoyed fishing with her sons and grandchildren. Another of her favorite pastimes was going to the casino with her brothers. June was a remarkable woman. She was a hard worker and extremely devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. June was the center of the family and our lives will be diminished without her. We will remember her quick wit and generosity of time and love. June is survived by her sons Bruce (Vicky) of New Richmond, Lincoln (Paulette) of Fall Creek, and Mark (Carla) of Altoona. She is also survived by grandchildren Jeff (Faith) Peterson, Kari (Jake) Villapudua, Amy (Jeff) Ramseier, Scott (Lisa) Peterson, Angela (Todd) Stene, David (Merodie) Peterson, Eric (Nikola) Wick, Sarah (Steve) Wiggins, and Heather Peterson and 20 great-grand children. She is further survived by three brothers, Ted (Donna), Norman, and Doug (Debbie) Melland, and one sister, Carol Fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband Bruce in 2005, one sister, Phoebe, and five brothers, Carman, Emil, Ivan, Robert, Jerry and LaVerne, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, April 17, at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Rd, Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday April 18, 2009 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1804 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire, with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery. Friends may offer online condolences at www.fullerspeckien.com Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home is assisting the family.