Helen B. Petersen
August 20, 1932 – July 24, 2014
Helen B. Petersen, 81, of Deshler died Thursday evening, July 24, 2014 at Wood County Hospital, Bowling
Green.
She was born August 20, 1932 in Hamler to the late Harold and Clara (Fintel) Hahn. On December 2, 1951
she married Victor "Vic" Petersen and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1993.
Helen was a 1950 graduate of Hamler High School. She was member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, where she
was the organist and pianist. For many years she was a gifted soloist for weddings and funerals. She was
a past member of the Bavarian Club, Deshler. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Siefer, Hamler; Mark Petersen, Archbold; Peg (Fred) Weber,
Hamler; Robin (Mark) Tussing, Deshler; Jon (Beth) Petersen, New Bavaria; Andrew Petersen, Columbus; 22
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sister, Wanda Lou Badenhop, Hamler.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Waldo Hahn, an infant brother and daughter-in-law, Jill
Petersen.
Services are 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Hamler with Rev. Tamara Wood officiating.
Interment will follow in Hope/St. Stephen Cemetery, Hamler.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler and 1-2 p.m., Monday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to St. Stephen Church, Henry County South Joint Ambulance District or Donor’s
Choice.
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