Alice M. Peterson

Alice Marie Peterson entered into eternal life at 3:06 a.m. on August 21, 2020. Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in ALTA. Burial will be held at a later date in the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements. Alice was born to Esther Edith Peterson and Alfred Emanual Peterson on February 10, 1937 in Storm Lake, Iowa. They made their home on a farm east of Alta. She attended Alta Community School all twelve years. Growing up, she was great help to her parents and brothers Richard, Roger, and Norman. She was baptized in 1937 and confirmed in 1948. She later attended Buena Vista College, obtaining a 2-year teaching degree (1957-1959). Following that, she went back to BVU and received her 4-year teaching degree. Nashwank-Keewatin School was honored to get a wonderful Iowa farm girl to northern Minnesota to teach for 3 years. Wanting to be closer to her family, Alice obtained a 4th grade position in the Albert Lea School System, where she taught 4th grade in four different elementary schools for 34 years. There, she touched the lives of many fellow instructors, students, church members and anyone else she met. She retired from teaching in 1997 and stayed in Albert Lea and was active in volunteering. She belonged to the First Presbyterian Church women's group, did secretary work, helped with ABC Reading Club, volunteered at the hospital, and drove for Meals on Wheels. For 50 years she was active in Delta Kappa Gamma, where she served as Treasurer for the State of Minnesota and the State President. Alice spent a lot of time with fellow retired teachers and friends. To be closer to relatives, she moved back to Alta in 2008. There she joined the Alta Methodist church and was involved in serving the church. She also joined the Alta Kiwanis. She entered into WelLife in 2009 and met a lot of new friends. There she took an active part in the lives of many fellow residents. Alice finished her last few years in WelLife, Newell Good Samaritan, and Accura Healthcare in Aurelia. Preceding her in death was her father, Alfred E. Peterson and her mother, Esther E. Peterson. Those left to cherish her memories include her brothers Richard (MaryEllen) Peterson of Bothell, Washington, Roger Peterson of Alta, lowa, and Norman (Phyllis) Peterson of Los Luna, New Mexico. Also surviving her were nephews Corey (Megan) Peterson, Jon (Haley) Peterson, Cole Peterson, Mike (Tara) Downie, nieces Staci (Kevin) Lord, Kari (Anthony) Hager, Cassady (Lucas) Bartlett, and Melonie (Cale) Furstenberg. She will also be fondly remembered by 15 great nieces and nephews.

Alice M. Peterson

February 10, 1937 - August 21, 2020