Obituary

Glenda Mae Peterson

May 16, 1942 - May 16, 2023

 Glenda Mae Peterson, 81, of Lincoln passed away May 16, 2023. Born May 16, 1942, at Tecumseh, NE to Emil and Mabel (Wolters) Woltemath.

Glenda retired from Lincoln Journal Star where for many years she worked as an editor and reporter. She later became a respected real estate agent.

Glenda was always a champion for women’s rights, and for equality for all people. Her constant kindness was remarkable, and so was her gift for and love of gardening especially her several beds of wonderful perennials.

Family members include her husband, Alan; daughters Silke Peterson, Lincoln and Jennica Peterson (Joseph Michael Vance), Louisville, Colorado; granddaughter Vida Rose Vance; brother Ivan (Sharan) Woltemath, Hamburg, IA; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents and brothers Eldon and Ron Woltemath.

Private family burial at a later date.

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May 22, 2023

Expressions of Sympathy are extended to the Peterson Family with the passing of Glenda!

– Robert (Bob) Bussmann
May 22, 2023

Glenda was a beautiful soul.

– Sue Banister
May 22, 2023

Glenda radiated confidence and good humor and kindness in every setting. Her love for and pride in Alan, her daughters, and her granddaughter was so palpable. Sending all love and healing to the whole family.

– Amy Miller
May 20, 2023

Our neighbor and friend; Words can not express how thankful we are to have been neighbors and friends for 25+ years. Glenda was a kind and thoughtful friend. She encouraged me to stay home and raise our 4 children. I would share something troubling my teenagers were doing and she shrugged it off saying “they will turn out fine”. I loved seeing her work so masterfully in her and Alan’s yard and driving that red little sports car. Thank you Glenda for all the great memories, and never calling the police on our kids!!!

– Steve and Lori Sloup

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