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She was born March 6, 1939, to Mary and John Kilpela in Calumet, Michigan. After graduating from high school, she moved to Minneapolis and married her husband of 41 years, Raymond Peterson, on May 2, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. Later she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Cloud State University. She found great joy teaching art to children and loved using her artistic talents to glorify her Lord in the creative arts ministry at her church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She also spent the last four winters in Mesa, Arizona where she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Peterson, her father John Kilpela and mother, Mary (Peterson) Kilpela, brothers Paul Kilpela, Laurence Kilpela, Howard Kilpela, Donald Kilpela, and Carl Kilpela. Also, sisters Irene Waara, Ruth Rahkola and Estelle Saarela. She is survived by son Brad (Janet) Peterson, daughter Lori (Tom) Fangmeier, son Brent Peterson; grandchildren Nathan (Sara) Fangmeier, Chelsea (Bryce) Leiferman, Ryan Peterson and great grandchildren Titus Fangmeier, Grayson Fangmeier and Levi Fangmeier.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior from 9:30 - 10:45 am at Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church 5939 Oliver Ave SW Cokato, MN 55321. Private interment to follow at a later date.
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Colleen Voss
October 9, 2023
I am sorry to learn of Joan's passing.
I met Joan in a painting group. She was inspiring and encouraging. She was always a positive influence.
I know I am late, but please accept my deepest sympathies.
John and Anita Aamot
August 5, 2023
We were privileged to know Joanie especially when she and Ray lived on the lake! They were very kind and welcoming! Joanie loved Jesus and was very comfortable sharing her faith with others! We mourn with you and yet rejoice that she has entered God's Kingdom of perfection!
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Philip Bublitz
August 1, 2023
For eight years, Joni hosted our family along with the Saarela´s on both sides of our journey to and from hockey camp. She always welcomed us with open arms and treated us like family. Thank you Joni for introducing we westerns to "Minnesota Nice", Pasties, jet skiing, and the joys the sauna.
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