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TOMAH, Wis. -- Vida H. Peters, 94, of Tomah, Wis., passed away on May 29, 2023, at her home.
She was born May 29, 1929, to Tycko and Mary (Isacckson) Carlson in Iron Mountain. Vida grew up in the Faithorn area. After graduating, Vida relocated to Milwaukee.
She was united in marriage to George Peters on April 6, 1958. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1979.
Vida worked in a variety of factories, most notably Briggs & Stratton, ACDelco, and Allis Chalmers. Continuing her education at Milwaukee Area Technical College, she obtained a clerical degree and was employed for more than 20 years for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department. Upon retirement, Vida moved to Tomah and resided there for the rest of her life.
Giving back to the community was a priority of Vida's. She was a past president and lifelong member of the Tomah Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, a lifelong member of the VFW Post 1382 Auxiliary, a lifelong member of the Faithorn United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 201 Auxiliary and a member of the Monroe County Association for Community Education (HCE).
Throughout the years, Vida dedicated countless hours volunteering, cherishing the relationships and friendships along the way. Vida loved spending time with her family and friends and loved polka music. She will be remembered for her stories from all of her travels around the world, stories of her childhood growing up in Faithorn, and the endless love she expressed for her family.
Vida is survived by four children, Sherry Smith, Sharon Justus, Kathy Jablonski, George Peters Jr. (Butch); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces.
Vida was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Tarr; and siblings, Howard Carlson, Stanley (Slip) Carlson and Gladys Sutherlund.
A memorial service for Vida will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the United Methodist Church in Faithorn.