Mary Ann (Robertson) Peters of Wittenburg, Wis., died peacefully, with loving family at her side, shortly before her 87th birthday.

She was born in Stoughton, Wis. She was the daughter of the late Marguerite (Sette) and Arnold Robertson.

She married Dufur (Duff) Peters in 1957. He preceded her in death in 2007.

Mary Ann’s family include her four children: Dale (Pam) Peters of Thompson Falls, Mont.; Kurt (Deb) Peters of Duluth, Minn.; Marla (Rick) Harrmann of Canon City, Colo.; and Betsy (Jeff) Wolding of Neenah, Wis. Nine grandchildren: Delcie (Jake) Womack, Hannah Peters; Sam, Ellie, and Joey Peters; Mackenzie (Chris) Jones, Kennedy Harrmann; and Tanner and Bailey Wolding. Also two great-grandchildren: Mary Jane and Owen Jones, and three sisters: Karen (Robertson) Gifford ’57 (Maury Gifford) of Raleigh, N.C.; Janet Robertson ‘60 of Madison, Wis.; and Jeanne (Roger) Cohee of Oregon, Wis.

Mary Ann was raised on a farm. Her three younger sisters admired her talents, intelligence, and courage. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with a teaching degree. She and Duff met at a church social event in Milwaukee where they were both teachers. Their four children were born in Merrill. Mary Ann dedicated her life to caring for her family, serving the Lord, and helping others. The family moved to Wittenberg in 1970. Mary Ann was an enthusiastic volunteer and leader in 4-H, ELCA church women’s group, Sunday School, and auxiliary at Homme Home for the Aging. She and Duff opened their home and hearts willingly. A few troubled youth were lucky to be taken in by them when the Lord saw there was a need. Their many friends and family knew they could always drop in at Duff and Mary Ann’s for a good visit, a home cooked meal of vegetables from the garden, game from the woods, and a freshly baked pie. Friends and family near and far were never surprised to have them stop in. Everyone has great memories of playing board games with Mary Ann. She had a sharp mind, quick wit, and adventurous spirit. She loved singing in choirs and was an accomplished clarinet player in high school and college. Mary Ann’s lifelong interests included sewing, quilting, baking, gardening, reading, exhibiting in the county fair, and traveling. Although her Parkinson’s disease limited her physical ability to continue these interests the last several years, she enjoyed occupying herself reading cookbooks and recipes, writing in notations and comments as she always had. She was kind, unassuming, and fearless in life, never complaining about the limitations her disease caused. Mary Ann was blessed to have been cared for by many wonderful people at Homme Home, Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, and Generations Hospice.

Visitation was March 1, 2020, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wittenberg, Wis. A hymn sing was held in the sanctuary followed by a Celebration of Life Service. Pastor Sharon Fox Bogen officiated. Burial toke place at Moland Lutheran Cemetery, Mason, Wis.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com. A memorial has been established in Mary Ann's name.