Elaine Petersen

Elaine Petersen, 88, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 07, 2013 at H.B. Magruder Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on November 12, 1924 in Brookings, SD, the daughter of Henry G. and Theresa Sundal Dybvig. As a young child the family moved to Dayton, OH. She graduated from Ohio State University, where she met her husband, Lowell S. Petersen and they married on September 11, 1948. Elaine taught kindergarten for a few years and then worked as a bookkeeper in her husbands law office until he retired. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, PEO Sisterhood, P.C. Yacht Club, Elks Lodge #1718 and an over 50 year member of one of her bridge clubs. Elaine enjoyed painting in oils and watercolors. She often took art classes and workshops. Elaine was a charter member of the P.C. Artists Club and served two years as president. She loved reading, sewing, playing bridge and training bonsai. Elaine will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Survivors include: Loving Husband of over 64 years: Lowell S. Petersen of Port Clinton, OH; Daughter: Carol Mark Mitchell of Sterling Heights, MI; Son: John S. Petersen of Champaign, IL; Grandson: Jack Mitchell of Sterling Heights, MI; Granddaughter: Erica Brad Bible of St. Clair Shores, MI; Great-Granddaughter: Tessa Bible; Brothers: Stanley Jeannine Dybvig, Roger Jeanie Dybvig and Philip Rose Dybvig. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Talman Dybvig, Warren Dybvig and Gene Dybvig and sister-in-law: Barbara Bailey. A Gathering of family and friends will be from 2-3PM, Saturday, February 09, 2013 in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, Port Clinton, OH, followed by a Memorial service conducted by Reverend James Lehman at 3:00PM, Memorial donations in memory of Elaine may be given to St. John Lutheran Church or the Ottawa County Humane Society.