Peterson, Rita Karen Age 88, of Edina, passed away on May 15, 2024 of natural causes at her home. Rita was preceded in death by husband Harold (Hal) Leroy Peterson, parents Katie and Laurits Jensen and brother Eivind Jensen. Rita was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 30, 1935 and graduated from Central High School in 1953. She earned a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and taught at Vista View Elementary in Burnsville, Minnesota for 13 years. Rita and Hal traveled extensively after their retirements. She was kind and loving and wise; a beloved member of many social groups; good at bridge, golf, and tennis; and excellent at making and hosting delicious dinners. She had many friendships that enriched her life over decades. Rita had a sharp mind which helped her live independently and actively through her last 10 years after losing Hal to Alzheimer's. She loved her family and friends dearly and she will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Survived by son, Bradley (Christine) Peterson and daughter, Lisa (Mark) Gavin; grandchildren, Benjamin (Tanna), Alexandra, Mitchell (Cora), Elizabeth, Annika and Lierin; and great-grandchildren, Lillian, Luna, and Frank. Celebration of Life service Monday June 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Normandale Lutheran Church of Edina. Interment at Sunset Memorial Cemetery following reception at Normandale Lutheran Church of Edina. Memorials preferred to the Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 or DanishAmericanCenter.org.

Published on May 26, 2024