Rosella Peters

Rosella M. Peters, 83, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born July 12, 1932, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Brookman) Philipsen.
She was united in marriage to Milton Peters on October 27, 1951, at St. Joseph's Church, Oneida. Milton preceded her in death on February 6, 2009.
Rosie and Milton bought a farm, working hard together for many years. Rosie was the boss on the farm, as well as the head laborer and operations manager while Milt worked at the mill. While on the farm Rosie beat polio using the farm chores as her therapy. The couple stayed on the farm until retiring into Seymour.
Rosie was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Seymour. In her younger days, Rosie and Milt enjoyed roller-skating and bowling with friends. They were also active members of the Isaar Trailriders and Dairyland snowmobile clubs.
Rosie always had a nice garden and would be busy canning her harvest at the end of the year.
She played a lot of card games over the years. Rosie also watched the Packers and the Brewers with enthusiasm. Visiting with her children, grandchildren, and nephews over lunch was one of her favorite things to do. She loved spending time with family and friends. Rosie's family and grandchildren were always her first priority.
Her children will forever remember her as the most generous person they have ever known.
Rosie is survived by her children: Mike (Sue) Peters, Medford; Jim (Terri) Peters, Pulaski; Diane Vonckx, Wilder, KY; Ken (Sandie) Peters, Seymour; John (special friend Sue) Peters, Seymour; Susan (Tim) Heezen, Denmark; and Donna (Keven) Diederich, Ashwaubenon; grandchildren: Mitch (Laura) Peters, Nicholas Peters, and Candice (Jason) Leichtman, Ryan Peters and Brent (special friend Tauna) Peters, Rob (Lauren) Vonckx and Derek Vonckx, Rob (Carla) Kohler, Stephanie (Mike) Wallerich, and Ashley Kohler, Justin Peters, Jill England, Tiffany (Joe) Marino, Matthew Scheible, Cory (special friend Amber) Diederich and Casey Diederich; great-grandchildren: Evan, Marissa, and Gary Peters, Zephyr Peters, Jaxon Elam, Sawyer Vonckx, Jude Kohler, Scarlett, Marlee, and Fisher Wallerich, Jaydan England, Nona, Dominick, and Layla Scheible, and Marco Marino. Also survived by her sister, Ruth Van Lanen; brothers-in-law: Seifred Jr. (Betty) Peters, and Don (Jeanne) Peters; and sister-in-law, Martha Peters.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Peters; granddaughters: Melissa Peters and Rita Scheible; siblings: Virginia (Maynard) Krahn, Paul (Bernice) Philipsen, Alfred Philipsen; brothers-in-law: Randy Peters and Alvin Van Lanen.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at St. John Catholic Church from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 11:00 am with Father Brian Belongia officiating. Entombment will be in the Allouez Mausoleum. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com .
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mom, thank you for teaching us to love life through your strength, laughter, and appreciation of others. We love you.
Special thanks to the staff at Shepherd's Inn and Good Shepherd Home for the wonderful care given to Rosie and to her many friends for the special memories.