Loretta Dorothea Peterson

Loretta Dorothea Peterson, age 91, of Sac City, Iowa, formerly of Linn Grove, Iowa, died December 10, 2024 at Park View Care Center in Sac City. Funeral services will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery rural Alta, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Loretta Dorothea Stern was born June 25, 1933 in Albert City, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Faye (Antholz) Stern. Loretta attended school in Albert City. She was baptized and confirmed her faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Albert City, Iowa. Most recently, she was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alta, Iowa. On April 8, 1951, Loretta was united in marriage to Carol D. Peterson in Albert City. They were blessed with five children: Cynthia, Janelle, Brent, Craig, and Lisa. Loretta and Carol worked side by side farming and tending to all the livestock on their farm. She loved to read books. In the summer months, she could be found gardening and tending to her flower beds. She was active in her church. In her later years, Loretta worked at H&R Block and Wal-Mart in Storm Lake. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children: Cindy (Randy) Souder of Rockwell City, Iowa; Janelle (Lou) Martin of Cummings, Georgia; Craig (Dana) Peterson of Marietta, Georgia; Lisa (Kevin) Martin of Pocahontas, Iowa; daughter-in-law: Lorinda Peterson of Alta, Iowa; brothers: Lester Stern; Layton (Carol) Stern; sisters: Lenona (Thom) Griener; Laurinda (Fred) Bauman; Lanita (Marshall) Sondrol; grandchildren: Chris (Kristen) Souder; Melissa (James) Wright III; Lindsey R. Peterson (Adam Bockelman); Jayden Peterson; Michael Beatty (Tracy); Wayne (Lora) Peterson; Alyssa (Stephen) Peterson-Dewitt; Stephanie (Steve) Hein; Nathan Martin; great-grandchildren: Ashley Souder, Katie Souder, James Wright IV, Jarrell Wright, Betti Peterson, Veronica Peterson, Charles Peterson, Henry Hein, Walker Hein; extended family and friends. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband: Carol Peterson; son: Brent Peterson; parents: Faye and Albert Stern; brothers: Leroy Stern; Larry Stern; sisters: Luella Sievers; LaVonne Rosdail; Lorna Bielke; siblings-in-law: Lyle Rosdail; Paula Stern; Renee Stern; LaVerne Sievers; William Bielke; and Hilda Stern.

Loretta Dorothea Peterson

June 25, 1933 - December 10, 2024