Betty L. Peterson

Betty L. Peterson, 92, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her loving family beside her. She was born to Frank and Helen (Mihalak) Zelma on November 20, 1930 in Superior, WI.

She graduated from Central High School, Superior. On April 11, 1953 she married Wallace “Wally” Peterson and they celebrated 43 years of marriage before he passed in 1996. Together they raised three children.

Betty worked for J.R. Jenson & Son, Fraser Shipyards, then worked as a secretary for the Superior School District, retiring in 1993 after many years of service.

She was a longtime active member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church in Superior and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1190. She was a member of the Superior Garden Club #12 and Women’s Club. Betty loved helping children learn and donated her time at Northern Lights Elementary School under the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for many years.

She enjoyed playing cards, gardening and knitting. Jigsaw and word puzzles kept her mind active. She looked forward to gathering with her many monthly luncheon groups. Most of all Betty loved her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

Betty is survived by her children, Steven (Kathy) Peterson, Eau Claire, WI, Rita  (Bill) Cheever, Eau Claire, WI, and Patricia Gannon, Superior, WI; grandchildren, Becky Cheever (Preston),  Eau Claire, WI, Danny (Lindsey) Cheever, Stevens Point, WI, Karli (Taylor) Schellfeffer, Eau Claire, WI, and Kale (Danielle) Peterson, Mankato, MN; great-grandchildren Lucas, Nathan, Anna, Chase; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wallace Peterson; brother Edward Zelma; step-sister Helen Skandel; and step-brother Jim Mihalik.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, 1111 Belknap Street in Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Fr. Andrew Ricci as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be offered at 9:45 AM.

Pallbearers for the service will be her four grandchildren and their spouses.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue in Superior is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.downs-lesage.com .