Marjorie Peterson

Marjorie Ruth Peterson, 78, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 28, 2011 in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born May 26, 1932 in Madison, WI, daughter of John and Frances Paustian. She grew up in Lincoln NE and attended schools there. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1954.

Marge married Robert R. Peterson on June 6, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. Marge and Bob had three children: David, Gregory and Linda.

She lived at San Antonio, TX; Reoland Park, KS; Baltimore, MD for 24 years; they moved to Gothenburg in December 1991. Marge worked for Aetna Life & Casualty, Baltimore, MD. She belonged to United Methodist Women, Gothenburg Methodist Church and the National Assn of Retired Federal Employees. Her hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, reading, travel, music, dogs.

Survivors include her husband, Robert R Peterson of Gothenburg, NE, two sons - David and wife Carol Peterson of Upperco, MD, Gregory Peterson of Baltimore, MD; daughter - Linda Custer and significant other Steve Renshaw of Linthicum Heights, MD; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Frances Paustian, a son-in-law, Jon Custer.