Luella Bertina Peterson

Luella Bertina Peterson was born September 19, 1901, to Lewis H. and Bertha Troe Larson in Nunda Township. She was baptized and confirmed at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and attended Country School District #105. Luella had worked at the Luther Academy in Albert Lea. On May 18, 1930, she married Daniel A. Peterson at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. Luella was an active member of the Ladies Aid and Circle at Sion Lutheran Church. She was also a long-time member of the Minnesota Mission Circle and WELCA at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, and a member of both the Twin Lakes and Emmons Senior Citizens. She spent many hours knitting and crocheting, making afghans, dishcloths, potholders, etc. and also liked playing cards and bingo. Luella especially enjoyed visits with friends and family and was known for her lovely smile. Survivors include her sons, Duane and wife, Betty Peterson of Emmons and Gene and wife, JoAnn Peterson of Northwood; daughters, Kitty and husband, Marlin Sandsmark of Albert Lea and Beverly Thrond of Kiester; grandchildren: Gary Dawn Sandsmark, Diane King, Bruce Paty Thrond, Paul Thrond, David Julie Thrond, Steven Mary Thrond, Randy Tina Thrond, Danny Peterson, Terry Audrey Peterson, Debra Bruce Madsen, Peggy Steven Labno, and Penny JamesTwedt; great-grandchildren: Chad, Curtis, & Renae Sandsmark, Adam, Max, Bridget, Vanessa & Tina King, Brett & Charlie Peterson, Amy & Ryan Madsen, Elizabeth, Erin, & Casey Thrond, Ashley & Lauren Thrond, and Emily, Betsy, & Katie Twedt; great-great-grandson, Ayden Lynn Sandsmark; and many nieces and nephews. Luella was preceded in death by her parents, step mother, Lena Benson; husband, Daniel; granddaughter, Amy Jo Peterson; and brothers: Harry G., Harry A. Agnes, George Betsy, and Elmer Enga Larson.