Catherine J.

Peterson

Funeral services for Catherine J. Peterson 92, of Kennebec, SD will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Reliance Methodist Hall in Reliance, SD with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Reliance Cemetery at Reliance, SD.

Catherine June Peterson, 92, of Kennebec, SD passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026 at Aurora Brule Nursing Care and Rehab in White Lake, SD.

Catherine was born June 12, 1934 at home north of Reliance, SD, the first child of Arnold and Karoline (Drafahl) Schaefer. Catherine grew up on the farm and attended South Cloud School.

Catherine was united in marriage to Walter Peterson on November 20, 1952. Walter passed away in 1969.

She raised six children by working various jobs around Reliance and Kennebec. The job she enjoyed the most was working at King’s Motel. She and Vicki were very close.

Catherine cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They always made her smile. They enjoyed many bowls of ice cream together.

Catherine was a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary, receiving her 70 years Star three years ago. She never missed a Legion breakfast, biscuits and gravy were her favorite.

Gratefully sharing her life are her sons Leland (Sarah) Calvin, and Kent; daughters Teresa (Chet) Hamer and Ronda Peterson; grandchildren Jamie, Jennifer, Danielle, Eric (Kristie), Luke (Samantha), Zachary (Lacy), Jesse (Mandy), Brooke (Meagan), Ashley (Aaron), Kristen (John), Renae (Bob), and Dylon; numerous great grandchildren; brothers Dalbert (Mary), Wes (Judy); brothers-in-law Rollie Hoppe and Roland Peterson; sisters-in-law Peggy Schaefer and Shirley Schaefer; and many other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Walter, son Arthur, grandson James, daughter-in-law Laurie, brothers Arnold Jr., Ronald, Leonard, Kenneth, and Gary; sisters Ruth Schaefer and Carolyn Hoppe.