Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2011 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harry D. Peterson, in 2007, parents Herman and Anna Pohl, four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Janet Kilkelly of Stillwater; sons Wayne Peterson of Ladysmith, WI, Stephen (Jackie) Peterson of Hudson, WI, Barry (Linda) Mossbarger of North Branch, Brian (Nancy) Mossbarger of Brooklyn Park and Bill (Lorraine) Tyra of Stillwater; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday April 15, 2011 at 11:00 at First United Methodist Church, 813 W. Myrtle St., Stillwater, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to First United Methodist Church, Stillwater Public Library Foundation or the donorĂ¢