Hedwig Huber Petersen, age 85, of Spirit Lake, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at Keelson Harbor Assisted Living in Spirit Lake. She was born on October 16, 1929, in Germany to George and Rosina (Sailer) Huber.
Hedwig was united in marriage to Forrest Reed Petersen on September 1, 1952, in Germany. Forrest passed away on July 17, 2009. While in Germany, she translated for the American soldiers.
Hedwig is survived by her two sons, Robert Petersen and Johnny Petersen of Estherville; extended family of nieces and nephews in America and Germany; and many close friends in Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Forrest; brother, George Huber; and two sisters, Rosina and Anna Maria.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 24, 2015, at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake.
The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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