Verna Peterson
Verna Peterson, 90, former Herington resident, died Feb. 5, 2008, at the Homestead of Auburn Care Center, Topeka.
Born Jan. 31, 1918, at Lincolnville, she was the daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Krause) Otte.
On April 10, 1947, she married Paul Peterson at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. He died in 1992.
She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbert Otte and Raymond Otte; and her parents.
Survivors include a son, Wayne Peterson of Topeka; daughter, Virginia Brewer of Topeka; two brothers, Elmer Otte and Walter Otte, both of Herington; two sisters, Leona Otte and Viola Hubbard, both of Herington; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, with the Rev. Troy Slayter officiating.
Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Memorial funds have been established with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, or Midland Hospice, Topeka.
