Jeanette G. (Hendrickson) Peters

Jeanette G. Peters, 93, Wausau, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mount View Care Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born January 9, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Kolbe) Hendrickson.  On June 28, 1947, she married Lawrence Peters, whom she met on a blind date while he was on leave during the war.  They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary at Mount View with a small family gathering.

Jeanette enjoyed her role as a homemaker and was forever devoted to her family.  She nurtured not only her children, but her grandchildren and great-grandchildren over the years.  She was an accomplished seamstress.  Her creativity and style were apparent in the clothing and family items she created on her sewing machines.

Survivors include, her husband, Lawrence; five children, Alan (Crystal) Peters, Merrill, Catherine (David) Edens, Weston, Audrey (Matthew Klimek) Brum, Minocqua, Paul (Patty) Peters, Wausau and Susanne (Lee) Knight, Barron; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Samuel Martin will preside.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com