After moving to Fremont, she worked for the Mead Ordnance Plant, and then also for Swan's Café (on north Broad St), the Pathfinder Hotel, First United Methodist Church, Grampy's Restaurant, and Shortstop East. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church and it's Lydia Circle. She was active in the choir and a bible study group. She also served a term as President of the American Baptist Women.
On June 29, 1961, Dorothy was married to Rudolph N. Peterson in Fremont.
Survivors: husband - Rudolph
5 sons - Donald Wallin of Brighton, Illinois
Jim (and wife Debra) Peterson of Fremont
Kim (and wife Teresa)Wallin of Fremont
Paul (and wife Diane) Peterson of Fremont
Michael (and wife Mary) Peterson of Shenandoah, Iowa
1 daughter - Linda (husband John) Risch of Monterey Park, Calif.
7 grandchildren
4 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Febr. 26, 2010) at the First Baptist Church. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Music Ministry of the First Baptist Church and to the Dodge County Humane Society.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Thursday (Febr. 25th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Visitation will continue at the church Friday morning for an hour before the service.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
George and Linda Gottschall
Lincoln, NE Friday, February 26, 2010 Jim and Deb and Family. Linda and I want to offer our sympathies to all of the Peterson Family. We wish you peace and strength during this difficult time. We think of you often. We send our love and prayers. The Gottschall FamilyMichele Ahrndt Richards
Omaha, Ne Thursday, February 25, 2010 So sorry to hear of you loss. I was just thinking about some of the people i used to work with at grampy's. I remember going to the air base to hear one of the sons play (sorry do not remember who) at one of the clubs there. I got lost on base and the MPs had to direct me to the club. May God bless you all.Scott & Cindy Sindel
Lincoln, NE Thursday, February 25, 2010 Rudy, Jim & all, We were saddened to hear of Dorothy's passing. She was such a pleasant & lively lady. I enjoyed the times spent in her company. Even when expected, this is a difficult time to go through. Our thoughts & prayers for your comfort are with you. May your memories bring you joy. With love, CindyTerri Nelson
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Dear Rudy an Family , I was so very sad to hear of Dorothy's passing . Now she is at peace with her Lord an Savior . She was an awasome Lady an enjoyed attending Tuesday morning Bible study that she lead. I will miss her greatly . Love an Prayers to your family at this time of loss. TerriWilliam (Bill) and Madonna Luther
Edgewood, NM Wednesday, February 24, 2010 I'm so sorry this has to be an email tribute! I truly wish we could be there. Dode was much more than an Aunt. She was a second mother, a dear friend and consular. I remember how much she missed Mom, helped me through hard times and told stories of my child hood. Her favorite was helping me pick mulberries. God bless her and her family. Love to all Bill and MadonnaGary & Marilyn Luther
Loveland, Co Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Dode was always so loving and caring to me and my family. She was a great aunt and I will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are for Rudy and the whole family.Joe and Joyce Brown
Sioux Falls, SD Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Drs. Bahner and Jacobsen, Jill, Susan, and Myrna
Fremont, NE Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Our sincerest sympathies to the Peterson family at this time of our loss. We will keep you in our hearts and in our prayers.Gary and Maria Weddel
Emerson, NE Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Paul, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Maria Weddel