Evelyn Martha Peterson

Female 1921 - 2014  (92 years)


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  • Name Evelyn Martha Peterson 
    Born 25 Jul 1921  Dale, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Graduation 1939  AHS, Appleton, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 19 Jul 2014  Oshkosh, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I394365  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 20 Dec 2019 

    Father Owen Julius Peterson,   b. 11 Nov 1889, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1974, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Emma A Schultz,   b. 26 Dec 1884, Town of Ellington, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jun 1969, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Family ID F204823  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Hugo Dobberstein,   b. 25 Oct 1918, Hortonville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jun 2007, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 22 Apr 1941  Dale, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F151798  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Evelyn Martha Dobberstein, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Century Oaks in Oshkosh surrounded by her family.
      She was born on July 25, 1921 in Dale, Wisconsin to Owen and Emma Peterson. Evelyn was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dale and graduated from Appleton High School in 1939. She married Hugo Dobberstein, the love of her life on April 22, 1941. She was a devoted, loving wife and the catalyst for Hugo's recovery from serious injuries sustained during WWII. He preceded her in death after 66 years of marriage in June 2007.
      They were blessed with four daughters. Evelyn leaves behind nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and her sister, Dorothy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
      Her great granddaughter Stella Grace, her parents and many dear relatives preceded her to eternal life. Evelyn was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton for many years. She loved little children and babies. She enjoyed watching the Brewers, playing cards, traveling, and Kitty, her constant feline companion.
      The Christian Funeral for Evelyn was held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at ETERNAL LOVE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1011 E. Midway Rd., Appleton with Rev Robert Balza officiating. Intermentwas at Dale Union Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
      A special thank you to Pastor David Pagel, Century Oaks in Oshkosh, and Heartland Hospice. The daughters wish to acknowledge the tender loving care she received from Jen, Deb, Sabrina, Becky, and special friend Janet. Memorials can be directed in Evelyn's name to Fox Valley Lutheran High School or the Wounded Warrior Project.