Eilleen D. Peterson

Eilleen D. Peterson (Cramer), age 84, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2020. She was born on April 9, 1936 to Clarence and Delores Cramer in Dousman, Wisconsin. Eilleen is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Cyrus; her children Deborah (Donald) Goerke, Scott (Helen) Peterson, Cindy (Dee) Anderson, Peggy (Steve) Baumann; her grandchildren Mindi Peterson, Sarah (Dominic) Bichler, Joshua (Kara) Peterson, Erik (Madison) Anderson, Brooke (Sam) Siewert, Tyler Peterson, and Jack Baumann; her great-grandchildren Noah Bichler, Ally Bichler, Abel Bichler, J.J. Peterson, and Hunter Peterson; her siblings Joyce Austin, Keith (Ann) Cramer, and Diane (Jim) Behling; along with family and friends. Eilleen is preceded in death by her parents; her grandson Jesse Baumann; her brothers Roger and Dale Cramer. Eilleen loved her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved baking and made all the cakes for birthdays and weddings. She was the Cherry Pie Baking Queen for Wisconsin at 16 years old. She also enjoyed knitting, gardening, sewing, and creating flower arrangements. Eilleen was an EMT for Stone Bank Fire Department. She was an active member of Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir. Eilleen and Cy loved to travel. They went on over 80 cruises together. Eilleen’s favorite cruises were to New Zealand, Australia, and Alaska. Eilleen was a hospitable person and welcomed everyone with open arms. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Eilleen’s name can be made out to: Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church A private service will be held for the family Monday, August 17, 2020 at 4:00pm. To watch the service live from home, you may join the Zoom meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89216719617?pwd=Z012eHE0NG02M3hRVHZmSGIGd2x3Zz09 Meeting ID: 892 1671 9617 Passcode: 868008 Dial by your location: 1-312-626-6799