Dorothy Peters

August 29, 1921 - June 12, 2015

Dorothy Peters Age 93 of Fifield, WI passed away peacefully at Park Manor Nursing Home on June 12, 2015. She was born on August 29, 1921, the eldest daughter of Leonard and Karen (Knutson)​ Stein. She graduated from Fifield High School in 1939​ and later​ attended Business College in Wausau, WI.She married Herbert Peters on August 19, 1941. Dorothy spent most of her life in the area. She retired in 1986 as Administrative Secretary to the President ​ of​ the 1st National Bank in Park Falls. After retirement, Dorothy served as Treasurer for the Town of Fifield for several years and held various offices as an active member of the ​ St. Francis of Assisi ​Sodality. For fun, Dorothy enjoyed oil painting, crochet and many casino adventures. Survivors include her daughters Magdalene (Norman) Dieter of Eau Claire, WI and Melody (Scott) Blanchard of Reno, NV; three sisters, Betty Murnik ​ Corrinne​ Hoppe, Mary Szymik and one brother, Leonard Stein; one granddaughter Karin Hilliard, one great-grandson Jared Spencer; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Laura Gunderson and Arlene Hawley. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday June, 18 at St. Francis of Assisi church​ in Fifield. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate A visitation for Dorothy will be held from 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at the Novitzke Funeral Home in Park Falls. And 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the church in Fifield. Burial will follow at Forest home Cemetery The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the Family