Dorothy M. Peters

Dorothy M. Peters, 96, of Medford, Wisconsin, formerly of Fond du Lac area, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Aspirus Care and Rehab, Medford, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 15, 1921, in the town of Forest in Fond du Lac County, daughter of William and Minnie Guell. In 1939, she graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. She married Melvin H. Peters on September 27, 1941. While Melvin served as a staff sergeant in World War II, Dorothy operated a crane in a munitions factory. After the war, they owned and operated dairy farms in Byron and Lomira area for many years and, later, Merrydale Resort near Rhinelander. They helped to found Calvary Bible Church, Fond du Lac. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Dorothy was an avid singer and artist throughout her life. She leaves a legacy of faith, commitment to family, and creative expression to her many descendants. She is survived by her four children: Wayne R. (Marjorie) Peters of Eau Claire, Janet Peters Burbridge of New Hudson, MI, Hazel Fern (Grant) Peters Brown of Medford, Patricia A. (James) Peters Swan of Ogema; 11 grandchildren: Carrie (Carter) Muench of Chanhassen, MN, David (Shelly) Peters of Eau Claire, Jonathan (Holly) Peters of Eau Claire, Joshua (Amber) Burbridge of Berkeley, CA, Zachary (Kayla) Burbridge of Royal Oak, MI, Bethany Reyes of Royal Oak, MI, Charity Burbridge of Miami, FL, Heather Brown of Portland, OR, Laura Brown of Minneapolis, MN, Annika (Brian) Hites of Milaca, MN, Matthew (Tamra) Swan of Spirit; nineteen great-grandchildren: Ellie, Graham, and Ava Muench, Zoey, Grady, and Henry Peters, Silas and Caleb Burbridge, Greta, Addie, Aaron and Andrew Peters, Gabriel Reyes, Isaac Burbridge, Brinna and Micah Hites, Breanna, Owen, and Klara Swan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Melvin, two sisters Betty Thompson and Alta Miller, and two brothers, Jack and Wilbur Guell. VISITATION: Friends may call on Friday, April 6, 2018, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 70 E. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac. FUNERAL: Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, with Rev. David Elleman officiating. Burial will follow in Alto Cemetery. Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420

Dorothy M. Peters

April 15, 1921 - March 29, 2018