"i enjoyed spending time with Joyce either visiting with her or assisting with the group playing 500. I will miss her and think of her whenever I go to the Manor. May God's love comfort you in this time of loss. "
In loving memory of
Joyce Petersen
May 30, 1931 - August 21, 2019
Joyce Rosina (Knudsen) Petersen was born May 30, 1931 in Iowa City to Jens Beck and Elin Marie (Johnson) Knudsen. She lived in Algona all her life. She attended school in Algona through 8th grade, then worked to help support her family.
Joyce meet Donald Petersen while they were both working at the Algona Produce. They were united in marriage on June 17, 1951. She continued to work at the Produce until their first child arrived. She then started doing day care in their home helping to contribute financially to the family and also having four more children.
Joyce enjoyed riding horses when they were first married. She liked bowling and was quite good at it. As their children grew they stayed very busy attending many sporting events. Don and Joyce for many years loved to ride their motorcycle with friends and rode through every state in the U.S. and Canada. Once grandkids arrived she kept busy attending their events. She enjoyed playing many card games and was quite competitive. But her favorite pastime was spending time with her family.
Joyce died at the Algona Manor on Wednesday morning, August 21, 2019.
Survivors include her children, son Rick and wife Teresa on Urbandale Iowa, son Dave and wife Sally of Algona, son Steve and wife Cindy of Algona, daughter Cindy and husband Al of Algona, son Dan and wife Kristi of Polk City Iowa; 12 grandchildren and their spouses; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don, brothers; Oliver (Vivian), Robert (Faye), Everett, Alvin and sisters; Margaret (Al), Mary (Fred), Cathy (Ralph).
Tributes
"Deepest Sympathy to you Rick,Dave,Steve,Cindy Dan and Families with the loss of your Mom Joyce.
Keeping you ALL in our thoughts and prayers!!
The SEWICKS, RANDY LORI and FAMILY
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"Thoughts and prayers for your Family, I have many great memories of Joyce driving Danny and I to Smith Lake and spending the night at the Petersen house, so many great memories!! "
"Joyce and Donnie were the best aunt and uncle anyone could have ever had. Many wonderful memories of my childhood involved them. Trips to Petersen farm, horseback riding , roller skating loved you both very much. Your niece Sandie"
"So many memories of our family with yours as we were growing up - we spent so many evenings hanging out at your house riding bikes and playing - your mother will be missed by many and praying that your memories will get you through the days ahead"
"Cindy, my condolences to you and your brothers. I have such great memories of your Mom. We were the best of friends for many years. Due to recent surgery, and other complications, I am saddened to say I will not be able to share the day with you, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. A part of her will always be in my heart. Shirley Bowman."
"Dan and family, We are so sorry to about your mom. Keeping all of you in our prayers and sending hugs to hold you during this time of loss. Dave and Deb Lucht"
"Dan and family, hugs and prayers, your mom was really special!"
"Rick, Dave, Steve, Cindy and Dan and families. We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of events and outings with your Mom and Dad. There is comfort in knowing they are now together. May you take comfort is knowing that she is at peace. Sending love and hugs to comfort you. Joyce, Tara and Corey and families."