Rose Ann Petersen

Rose Ann Petersen, daughter of the late William Edward Needler and Mary Charlotte (White) Needler, was born November 8, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio. As a very young girl, Rose and the family moved to Florida and California. On March 23, 1946, Rose was united in marriage to Herbert Petersen. After their marriage, they returned to Herb’s family farm in Luverne, Minnesota where Rose graduated from high school. They were blessed with four daughters: Mary, Margaret, Marvella, and Karen before Herbert preceded her in death on September 21, 1950. Shortly after Herbert’s passing, Rose, along with her four little girls, moved back to California for a few years before returning back to Minnesota. She then married Harry Petersen in December 1958 and were blessed with two more children, Robert and Susan. They remained in Minnesota until 1964 at which time they moved to Crocker, Missouri. In 1980, Rose and Harry moved to Holts Summit, Missouri. It was during this time that she owned and operated a day care facility. Everyone in the area wanted Rose to take care of their children and she always had a waiting list. There were a lot of families that Rose touched simply because she cared for their children like they were her own. On February 22, 1985, Harry passed away and Rose continued to stay in Holts Summit. Once she closed her daycare, she joined Dollar General where she worked for several years before retiring in 1999. Once she retired, Rose returned to Richland, Missouri where she reconnected with friends, old and new. In the coldest winter months, Rose would travel to Melbourne, Florida where she visited and stayed with her sister, Betty. She made many close friends who greeted her each year when she returned. While she was in Melbourne, she became a member of Moose Lodge 1406 and was actively part of the knitting group creating baby hats and booties along with small blankets. These were shipped to NICU units across the nation, providing extra warmth and love to tiny babies in need. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, embroidery work, reading, quilting, and was a member of the Pieceful Quilters Club. Rose was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Melbourne, FL Chapter. Family was very important to Rose, and she would do anything for them that she could. She loved them dearly, treasuring all the time that they could spend together. She was always looking for a reason to visit, just so she could spend time with them. In 2015, Rose continued her adventure, moving to Melbourne, FL to reside with her daughter and son-in-law. While there, spending time with family and friends before moving with family to Smyrna, TN in 2017 where she became active in the Smyrna Senior Center attending Bible study classes and genealogy classes. Always inquisitive, she wanted to learn more about both the Bible and family. Early in her life, Rose had made a profession of faith and later became a member of the Eureka Baptist Church just outside of Richland. On Friday, March 15, 2024 in the Richland Care Center, Rose went home to be with her Lord having attained the age 95. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Mary Wall of Hawkeye, MO, Margaret Prewett (Johnny) of Richland, MO, Karen Ethridge (Terry) of Hutto, TX, Robert Petersen of Pleasant Hill, MO, and Susan Jett (David) of Plattsburg, MO; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephew; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Rose Ann was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Herbert Petersen, and second husband, Harry Petersen, daughter, Marvella Steward, son-in-law, Roland Farris Wall, and her grandson, Yoder. Even though she is gone from our sight, Rose’s love for her family will live on in our hearts forever. Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 21, 2024 in the Eureka Baptist Church of Richland with Pastor Doug Jacobson officiating. Songs, “Amazing Grace,” “Onward Christian Soldier,” and “I Can Only Imagine” were played. Serving as escorts were David Jett, Robert Petersen, Mick Wall, Travis Prewett, Matt Wall, Jackson Petersen, and Johnny Prewett. Burial followed in the Wair-Dowty Chapple Cemetery near Richland, MO. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a contribution in memory of Rose Ann Petersen to the following: Eureka Baptist Church Building Fund Operation Christmas Child Wair-Dowty Chapple Cemetery Fund Checks can be left at the church of mailed with designation to: Eureka Baptist Church P.O. Box 54 Richland, MO 65556

Rose Ann Petersen

November 8, 1928 - March 15, 2024