Home » Obits » Peterson, Arlyn L.

Peterson, Arlyn L.

Arlyn L. Peterson, 87, of Iola, formerly of Amherst Jct., passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Iola Living Oaks.

Arlyn was born in the Town of Amherst, Wisconsin on December 23, 1930, a son of the late Lettie (Kolden) and Almer Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Nelsonville Lutheran Church. Arlyn married Rosemarie Johanson on September 24, 1966 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola. After high school he drove milk truck and hauled canned milk. He also worked at Wolding’s and he helped with farm work. After his fathers death, he took over the family farm. His hobbies included wood working and wooden crafts. The family would like to thank Bonny Pethke, Lori Ann Suehs, the wonderful staff at Iola Living Oaks and the Hematology and Oncology Department at St. Michael’s Ascension for the excellent care given to Arlyn.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Peterson of Iola and sister, Jeanette Peterson of Iola. Arlyn is also survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives, along with special friend, Dick Wolding.

The Funeral Service will be held at Nelsonville Lutheran Church in Nelsonville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8th with Reverend Dwight Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery in the Township of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com

Scroll to Top