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Ruth Peterman Obituary
Ruth L. Peterman
March 3, 1923 - Jan. 31, 2024
MADISON - Ruth L. Peterman passed away on January 31, 2024, just shy of 101.
Beloved wife of the late William Peterman. Loving mother of Shelley (David) Schwarz, Steven (Susan) Peterman and Tom Peterman. Further survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private services were held.
Memoriam donations to Oakwood Village (oakwoodfoundationinc.org); or Agrace Hospice (agrace.org) appreciated.
Please see funeral home website for full notice. goodmanbensman.com.
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Ed Anhalt
February 11, 2024
I´m sure I speak for so many others when I say how wonderful a mom you had. She was simply a marvelous person.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Somewhere down the line I hope we might get to share a pizza together.
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