Gearldean E. Peters, 100, of Ashkum passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.
Gearldean was born September 3, 1912 in Gilman, the daughter of Henry and Trace Dirks Duits. She married Raymond F. Peters on October 17, 1935 in Gilman and he preceded her in death on June 11, 1984.
She is survived by one daughter, Mardean (Eldridge “Lee”) Potts of Ashkum; five grandchildren, Kim (Bruce) Yates of Clifton, Tim (Tina) Potts of Ashkum, Tom Martin of Ashkum, Don Martin (Patty Doran) of Buckley and Barb (Tommy) Hanson of Ashkum; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and one brother, Lloyd Ziehr of Paxton.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters; one son, Melvin Martin; and one daughter-in-law, Elfrieda Martin.
Mrs. Peters was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum, Altar Guild and Church Quilters. She was also a member of Thrivent Lutheran and helped at Share Foods. Gearldean enjoyed sewing, baking, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum. Pastor Don Gillespie will officiate. Burial will be in Ashkum Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton as well as one hour prior to the funeral services on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum or Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.
Please sign the online guestbook at knappfuneralhomes.com.