Cletus Carl Peterson

MADISON-Cletus Peterson, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. He was born on May 10, 1926, in Clyde, the son of Walwin and Elva Peterson. Cletus married Jeanette Selje on Dec. 17, 1949, in Columbus. He worked at Oscar Mayer for 38 years, until his retirement in 1984. Cletus was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, garage sales, road trips, Ho Chunk and spending time with his family and friends. Cletus is survived by his sister, Karen (Jim); daughter, Brenda (Tom); daughter-in-law, Connie (Tom); grandchildren, Brent (Becky), Cheri (Bob), and James (Debra); eight great-grandchildren; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette; brother, Gary; sister, Nell; daughter, Gretchen; and son, Alan. Funeral services will be held at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1905 Winnebago St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, with the Rev. Jeff Tomberlin presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. A special thank you to Ted Femrite, the staff at St. Marys Hospital, Oak Park, HospiceCare, and to the countless others that cared for and gave Cletus peace. Memorials: Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. Cemetery: Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Service: Funeral services will be held at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1905 Winnebago St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 with the Rev. Jeff Tomberlin presiding.