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Obituary: Gertrude Peterson
Author: Family Of Gertrude Peterson

Gertrude Peterson

December 14, 1931 – January 14, 2024

Family Of Gertrude Peterson

Gertrude Peterson, 92, passed away in Townsend, MT with her daughter by her side.

Gertrude graduated from Onamia High School.

She Married Wesley Peterson on June 3, 1950. They lived in Lake Elmo for many years raising and showing Arabian horses. They moved to Isle, MN in 1977. In 2018 Gertrude moved to Townsend, MT to be with her daughter. She enjoyed a full life with her children, grandchildren, and many horses, dogs and cats.

Gertrude loved spending time riding horses in the Montana mountains with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by many family and friends.

Survived by daughter, Jackie (Erick) Sorenson, Townsend, MT; son Randy (Rose) Peterson, Becker, MN; grandchildren; Amy, Cody, and Travis (Krystal) Peterson, Amanda Stuhldreher and Nikolaus (Kelsey Wagner) Sorenson, great-granddaughter, Rosemary, sister Esther Paulsen, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband Wesley, parents and 4 siblings.

The family wants to thank Compasses Hospice and especially Serenity Point Assisted Living for the loving care they gave Gerti.

Celebration of Life to follow at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.

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