In Loving Memory
Phyllis Peterson
November 17, 1934 - September 21, 2021

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be given to Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven.

VISITATION
Monday, September 27, 2021
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa

SERVICE
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Eric Patten

INTERMENT
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

Phyllis Lu (Ruehle) Peterson, daughter of Clarence and Lu (Bigelow) Ruehle, was born November 17, 1934 in Emmetsburg, Iowa.  She attended Lake Center School, graduating in 1952.  Following graduation Phyllis continued her education at the Swedish School of Nursing in the Twin Cities where she received her LPN license.

On April 2, 1956 Phyllis was united in marriage to Jerald Peterson in Jackson, Minnesota.  To this union five children were born, Jim, Joe, Bill, Ann and Sue.

Phyllis's passion and talent for caring for others gave her a lifetime career in nursing and lasting love for family and friends.

Phyllis was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven where she was an active member of ladies circle.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #33.  Phyllis truly enjoyed her coffee groups, Red Hat Society and Waist-Aways group.  She loved going fishing and taking of her flower garden.  And she always looked forward to getting together with her family and baking for them.

After Jerry's passing in 1996 Phyllis met her companion of 25 years, Cliff Harris.  They enjoyed all of life's journeys in retirement together.

Phyllis passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home in Ruthven, Iowa, at the age of 86.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lu Ruehle; her husband, Jerry; her son, Joe; two brothers, Bruce and Don Ruehle; sisters-in-law, Jean Ruehle, Kay Ruehle and Marge Ruehle; brother-in-law, Terry Menefee; son-in-law, Rusty Harris; and her companion, Cliff Harris.

She is survived by her children, Jim and Julie Peterson of Cherry, Arizona, Bill and Diane Peterson of Webster City, Iowa, Ann Harris of Ruthven, Iowa and Sue Peterson of Ruthven, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Derek Peterson, Jared Peterson, Jennifer Wagner, Jessica Peterson, Eric Peterson, Mike Harris and Jon Harris; fifteen great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Gene Ruehle of Hugo, Minnesota, Jerry Ruehle of Ruthven, Iowa, and Jan Menefee of Casa Grande, Arizona;  as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home