Katherine Peterson

Katherine Peterson, age 94 formerly of Genoa, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Albion.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at McKown Rice Funeral Home in Genoa. Burial is in Valley View Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation to the MS Society.

Katherine was born August 4, 1928, near Monroe to John Conrad and Elise (Mohr) Filbert. She graduated from Genoa High School in 1948. She received her normal school teaching certificate and taught in rural Platte County. She was united in marriage to Leroy Peterson on May 27, 1950, at Augustana Lutheran Church. To this union, her four children were born. Katherine was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was involved with the LCW, quilting, and the church choir. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, music, and had a passion for flowers, especially roses. Katherine's greatest joy was her family.

Katherine is survived by:
Son: Myron (Christy) Peterson of Lincoln
Daughter: Linette (Dick) Mosier of Spalding
Son: Dana (Jackie) Peterson of Genoa
Daughter: Lori (Tim) Swertzic of Silver Creek
11 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Pauline Roberts of Tucson, AZ
Sister-in-laws: Pluma Peterson and Anne Peterson

She is preceded in death by:
Her husband
Parents
Brother: Martin Filbert
Sisters: Clara Civish, Elsie Koontz and Loretta Gertsch
Daughter-in-law: Lynne Peterson