Peterson, Patricia L.
Born in , on Nov. 19, 1930 Departed May 19, 2016 Patricia L. Peterson, 85, Athens, died Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 19, 1930 in Athens, daughter of the late Dr. William and Helen (Schlegel) Sebora. Pat was united in marriage to Graydon Peterson on June 19, 1953, and they shared 60 wonderful years together. Graydon preceded her in death on November 6, 2013. Pat was very proud to be a lifelong resident of Athens, graduating from Athens High School in 1948. She attended Ripon College for one year. Pat then went on to Marquette University, graduating in 1951 with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. She was a member of Alpha Delta Eta, a national professional sorority. Pat was a longtime member of Christ United Church of Athens and was involved in its Womens' Club for many years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Pat treasured her family and friends. She was a proud Nana who was always first in line at her grandchildren's sporting, musical, theatrical and academic activities. Pat had a passion for reading, especially murder mystery novels--author James Patterson had a hard time keeping one book ahead of her! She enjoyed hosting garage sales, listening to the Old Timers' Band at the Village Square and watching many parades at the Athens "World's" Fair. Her family will especially miss her sense of humor, chili and brownies made with love, caring telephone calls and great Mom hugs!! Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Mark) Van Handel and Julie (Peter Redmond) Peterson, two grandchildren, Meagan (Nathan) Van Schmidt and Alexander Graydon Van Handel. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday May 27, 2016 at Christ United Church, Athens. Rev. Terri Hanson will officiate. Burial will be in Athens Village Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Athens Christ United Church or to the Graydon and Patricia Peterson Scholarship Fund, awarded yearly to a qualified graduating senior at Athens High School, in care of the family. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com Our family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the staff at Aspirus Hospice House and North Central Health Care for their kindness to our family and the compassionate care they provided Pat.
