"Geri brought much joy to my mother, Norma Johnson. Sending prayers to her loved ones. Ruth Anderson"
In loving memory of
Geraldine A. "Geri" Peterson
January 29, 1926 - May 26, 2020
Geraldine "Geri" Ann Peterson, 94 of Algona, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society Algona. Her family will greet friends from 3 to 6 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and social distancing practices will be followed. Private family services will be held Thursday June 25th, at 11:00 am at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona. Services will be live streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page.
Geraldine was born in Rake, IA, on January 29, 1926, daughter of Archie and Ella (Range) Frandle. She lived the majority of her life in Rake and was dedicated to that community in many ways. She was married to Curtis J. Peterson on March 10, 1945, in Albert Lea, MN. She owned and operated the Peterson Grocery Store in Rake for 25 years, which played an integral part in the lives of Rake residents. While there she was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school for many years.
In 1991, Geri sold the grocery store and she and Curtis relocated in Algona to begin retirement. Once settled Geraldine developed an interest and skill for quilting and completing jigsaw puzzles and became a member of First Lutheran Church in Algona. She and Curtis enjoyed many close friendships over the years.
She is survived by her three children, Dan Peterson and his wife Sandy of Algona, Pat Andersen and her husband George of Lakeville, MN, and Steve Peterson and his wife Shelby of Grand Lake, CO; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Curtis on June 28, 2003; her only sister, Harriet Rake-Johnson; and a granddaughter, Bethany Adams.
Tributes
"Greetings to the Peterson family from the Rakes in Osage. We remember family times with Harriet and family over the years. Feel our hugs of sympathy!"
"Dan and Sandy and family, We know how you feel having to say goodby to your mother Dan, but you and we know it?s not forever. We are thinking of you ; our dear Algona friends. Love, Mary and Norm Carlson "
"We are sorry to hear of Gerry\'s passing. She was definitely a sweet, special lady. We didn\'t meet her until she stayed at Windsor Manor, but we immediately loved her. Our most sincere sympathy to all your family. John & Connie Pedersen"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you Peterson family. Geri was such a lovely person and a good friend to my mother. I always enjoyed visiting with her. "
"Dan and Sandy many thoughts and prayers of comfort to you and your family. She was a special lady!"
"What memories of our awesome friend. She was loved by all in our little town. God bless her memory "
"I was so sorry to hear about Geraldine. She was definitely a staple in Rake for years! We have many good memories and thoughts are with you all!"
"I so sorry to hear of Geraldines passing. She meant so much to me. She was always at the store ready to help anyone with anything. My fondest memories are going to the store with my child in the wagon and she would help pick out a special book. She will be greatly missed. Kathy Baldwin Jensen"
"Dan, Sandy, and family: We were sorry to hear of your loss and know that Geri is at peace. Know that you are in our prayers during this time. Sincerely, Pete and Gaylene McGuire"
"Don and Sandy so sorry for your loss!! Prayers for you and your family!!"
"So sorry to hear of Geraldine?s passing. The number of peoples lives that she touched is probably immeasurable. Growing up in Rake, the grocery store was a focal point of the community. She was so kind, caring and welcoming to all the young people. She made sure her phone at the store was always available for kids to call home after events so they could call for a ride home. I?m glad I was one of those kids! "
"Deepest condolences to the family of Geraldine! So many happy memories of Geraldine and her family with our family celebrating birthdays and just getting together to visit and have fun. Laura Jacobson Mangan"
"Our prayers and sympathy to your family. "
"Sympathy to all of you. We are so going to miss our sweet little friend. She was always a delight to spend time with. She is in a much better place but your and our hearts are still hurting. We loved her so much. "
"Such a sweet lady. Always asked about our girls, as she was always so caring. Will miss you!!"
"Dan and Sandy, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May many fond memories and lots of love help to ease your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. With deep sympathy, Tony and Judy Schiltz"
"One of my favorite ladies! Her sweet, kind smile will be missed."
"It was such a joy to get to know Geraldine. What a wonderful lovely lady. May she Rest In Peace. Roxie "
"Dan, Thank you for sharing your Mom with me. Forever remember the \"donut holes\" she would insist I must share with her."
"Dan and Sandy I am so sad to hear of Geri\'s passing especially during this difficult time when I cant even give you a hug! I wish I would\'ve gotten over to her place to see her even if it was just through the window. I will forever remember her big smile and tight hugs that she always made sure I got when I saw her at church. She reminded me alot of my own grandma who was so very special to me. Please know that I\'m thinking of you and your whole family and know that God has her now and she will forever be in your hearts. God bless you and take care! Love Missy Robert Abby Toby Nelton"
"So sorry to hear of Geraldine?s passing! She was a sweet gentle soul! Our deepest sympathy to Dan and Sandy and Pat and George!! We will never forget the great memories that we had in Rake especially when she had the grocery store! She was always so kind!! Julie & Bennett"
"I?m so glad I had the privilege of getting to know Geraldine. We had many conversations during these last few months and she was always so positive. I will miss her advice, her stories, her love of faith, and her love of lefse. Dan and Sandy, you are in our prayers. She was special. "
"Geraldine was a wonderful person. My sympathy and prayers to her family. Geraldine was my neighbor when I lived on Call Street and I have great memories of visits with her. Rest In Peace, Geraldine."
"Dan and Sandy, I am sending my deepest sympathies. It is never easy losing a parent. I feel so bad it had to happen during these crazy times. Love to your family. Ann"
"We are so very lucky that our family was able to get to really know Geraldine and receive her many hugs and smiles. Family was so very important to her and she always talked about how much she loved her family. We pray that each family member remembers how very important you were to her and how much she loved each of you. Prayers for comfort. Kim, Erich, Alexa, and Jackson Gilbert"
"Dan & Sandy I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about all of you at this time."
" Dan & Sandy you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mothers are very special and hard to give up. I\'m sure you have lots of good memories to help you at this time You have my sympathy. ."
"We are so sad to hear of Aunt Geraldine\'s passing. We can take comfort in knowing she had a very full and happy life and can now rest in heaven. We pray for you Dan & Sandy, Pat & George and Steve & Shelby and your families. We know that the great peace Geraldine is now enjoying is a source of comfort to you. We wish you all wonderful, lasting memories and our condolences going forward. Love, Dave & Sue Drugg"
"My heart goes out to you, Dan and Sandy. Geraldine was such a sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Sympathies to you Dan and to Patty and Steve also....I guess moving to Call St I knew your folks as \"the neighbors through the alley\".....but knew your family for many years through roller skating.....Sorry for your loss.... "
"So sorry to hear of Geraldine\'s death. I will always cherish all the memories I have of our good times together. She was one special friend. My sympathy goes out to all of you."
"Oh my, we\'re so sorry to hear this news although we know that Geraldine was always and most definitely ready to meet her heavenly father. She never failed to share her faith in Christ Jesus. We so enjoyed our visits with her at church, in her home, as well as at Good Samaritan. She will certainly be remembered with fondness by one and all! "
"What a sweet lady. Always a smile and hello. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Geraldine was truly an angel on earth. She touched countless lives with her love, warmth, compassion and hugs. Her deep love of God literally radiated from her and I for one was blessed beyond to be touched by that and I will never forget how that felt and still feels. Her loving legacy lives on in all of us....we have all been blessed by the heart and life of Geraldine. Blessings to your beautiful family. "
"I am so sorry, Dan. I loved Geri. We had such nice visits when she was our neighbor, and then later at Windsor Manor. She was so warm, and had such a lovely smile. You and your family are in my prayers."