Jeanette C. Peterson

Jeanette C. Peterson, 89, of Iola, formerly of Amherst Jct, passed away on July 21, 2026 at Living Oaks Assistance in Iola. She was born on November 3, 1936 in Amherst Jct, WI to Almer and Lettie (Kolden) Peterson. Jeanette graduated from Amherst High School in 1955. Jeanette went to work at the Amherst Telephone Company, a a switch board operator at the Nelsonville Office, also worked at HO Wolding Trucking in the office for a few years. Later years, as a care giver for Portage County and same for Anna Maday as a care giver. Jeannette enjoyed gardening, embroidery work, watching games shows on TV and visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by her Sister in law: Rosemarie Peterson, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Almer and Lettie Peterson and brother, Arlyn Peterson.

The Funeral Service for Jeanette will be held on Wednesday July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM at the Nelsonville Lutheran Church with Rev. Dwight Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Living Oaks for there loving care, and care from St Croix Hospice staff.