Full Obituary

     IRENE V. PETERSON, age 90, of Owen, WI, passed away at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, in Marshfield, WI, on Sunday, November 27, 2016.  Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Cuddie Funeral Home, in Loyal, WI, with Deacon Edward Kerr officiating.  Burial will follow in the Norwegian Cemetery in Curtiss, WI.  Visitation will be held at Cuddie Funeral Home, on Saturday, from 11am until time of service.
     Irene Venora Poppy was born on October 15, 1926 in the Town of Richfield, Wood County, WI, the daughter of Johann Ferdinand and Elsie Amelia Sophia (Karsten) Poppy.  She was raised on the family farm and received her education in the Town of Richfield.  Irene was united in marriage to George Clayton Peterson on March 12, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Sparta, WI.  They lived in several towns, before moving to Owen, WI in 1980.  Her husband, George, died on February 10, 1987.  Irene lived in Owen until the time of her death.
     She had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her family and friends, watching birds and animals of all kinds,dancing, traveling, and Polka music.
     Irene is survived by three children: Carrie (William) Schultz of Sparta, WI,  George J. Peterson of Owen, WI;  Ronnie D. Peterson of Owen, WI;  9 grandchildren;  6 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George;  one son, Louis, in infancy;  3 sisters, Elnora Schroeder, Doris Resler, Margaret Schrader; one brother, John Poppy;  4 brothers-in-law:  Albert Schroeder, Andy Resler, Marvin Schrader, Sr., Carl Mielke; and special friends:  Warren Sweet and Donna M. Bennett.