Mildred Verbena Peterson, 95, Minot and formerly of rural Ryder died on Monday, November 14, 2016 in a Minot nursing home.

Mildred was born on December 26, 1920 on a farm northeast of Makoti, ND to Peter and Carrie (Olson) Bergeson. She was reared on the family farm, educated in Makoti and was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Makoti. As a young adult she assisted with the operation of the farm.

Mildred married Leslie Peterson on October 16, 1940 in Minot. They made their home on a farm in Anna Township of Ward County northeast of Ryder where they raised small grains and cattle and were the proud parents of a son Ronald. They retired from farming in 1968 and moved to Minot in 1969.

Leslie died on September 12, 1984. Mildred had continued to reside in Minot most recently at Dakota Terrace Apartments and Brentmoor/Brookdale.

Mildred was formerly an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ryder as well as the Farmers Union and a local homemaker's group and birthday club. While residing in Minot she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Women of the Moose, Eagles Auxiliary and a senior citizens group. She especially enjoyed playing cards especially pinochle, bingo and dancing.

Mildred's loving family includes her son: Ronald (Muriel) Peterson of Ryder; grandchildren: Rondi (Steve) Deaver of Minot and Kari (Scott) Mart of LaMoure; great grandchildren: Ana and Tate Mart and Carson and Cole Deaver; brother: Melvyn (Lucille) Bergeson of Minot and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings: Marion, Gladys, Lyle and Leonard.

Celebration of the Life of Mildred Peterson: Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church - Minot.
Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens - Minot.
Visitation: Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.
Memorials are preferred to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or Makoti Cemetery.