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Thelma M. Petersen
04/10/1926 - 10/26/2024
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Obituary For Thelma M. Petersen
Thelma J. Petersen, 98, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on October 26, 2024.
She was born in Corvallis, Oregon to Earl and Bessie James on April 10, 1926.
She went to school in Oral, South Dakota and graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1944. She married Lyle Petersen on August 2, 1947. She worked for Northwestern Bell for many years.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and camping with the family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lyle and son Russell.
She is survived by four children, Helen Smith of Omaha, Nebraska; Lucy (Larry) Williamson of Hill City, South Dakota; Richard Petersen of Rapid City, South Dakota and Arlene Payne of Box Elder, South Dakota. Nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.
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11/01/2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of Thelma. We always enjoyed all of the food that she and her sister served at the phone company. She was a great person and I always enjoyed talking with her. Jeff & Cheryl Johnson
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10/30/2024
Our sympathies to the family of Thelma. A wonderful lady, and a lady she was. Angie Bultje is our daughter in law, and Thelma was out to our farm a couple of times. Loved it when she came, enjoyed her so much. Thelma is not a very common name, BUT, I have an Aunt Thelma, I ALWAYS thought that to be unique. Was special. Thelma was VERY proud of her family. Her own kids and grandchildren, everybody. Hold her memories close, they will be forever with you. May Thelma RIP now. God's comfort to all.
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10/30/2024
Thelma was a beautiful part of my life. Sending much love to all of you. Mary Prasser
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10/29/2024
i will continue to make you proud
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10/29/2024
A hole is left in our hearts. We will miss you Grandma Pete.
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10/29/2024
We love and will miss you dearly Grandma Pete ! Love Brad , Nicki and Bradley
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10/29/2024
Grandma Thelma was a great lady. She always had time to share a beverage and love. We will miss you.
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10/29/2024
i love you grandma!💗
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10/29/2024
Love you Grandma!!
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