Rosella Mae Petersen, 91, of Laramie, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Hospice of Laramie. She was born May 1, 1930, in Madrid, Nebraska to William L. and Anna L. (nee Isaacs) Justice.
She married Ralph Petersen on March 15, 1952 in Kinnear, Wyoming and the couple lived all over Wyoming while Ralph worked for White Ditching Company.
She worked for 10 years at the lunch counter for Woolsworth’s. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, and crafts. Friends and family of Rosella were always welcomed to stop by for a cup of coffee and good conversation at the kitchen table; the cookie jar was never empty.
Rosella was a member of the VFW Auxillary, and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph; her parents; her infant son, Terry Dean; her daughter, Debra Petersen Soltman, and her brother, Marion Justice.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Ann Ackerson (James) and Roy Allen Petersen (Kathy) of Laramie; her brother, Norval Justice (Mary) of Kinnear, WY; her six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022, at Harmony Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Laramie and/or the Wyoming Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/wyoming
Rosie and Ralph were the most gracious of hosts and their kindness sincere. So sorry to hear of Rosie's passing. Gary and Gayle Henry
To Roy and Kathy and all of Rosella's family, We knew the day was coming but never wanted it to be now. May Jehovah give you his peace. We will miss all our friends and relatives until we see them again. Young and no pain. Love, Morris Murphy
The best Mother-in-Law a guy could ever have. Good friend and somebody a guy could confide in. Rose will be missed by all who knew her. Rose and Ralph were more than In-Laws. I loved them both.
We are so sorry for your loss. Rosella was always there for advice and counsel as our family grew. She is with her best friend. Becky & Chris Riley
Rosie's Family-We are so very, very sorry to hear of this. She was like family to us & she & Ralph were always there to support Velma, Wayne, & the rest of our family. We are currently out of town but our thoughts & prayers are with you. Johnny, Debbie & the Kuhn family.
Anna & Family, Sorry to hear of your Grandmother's passed. Prayers for you & your entire family. Ronda Jackson
I'm so sorry for the families loss. I know she will be greatly missed. I never met her but I've heard so much great things about her. I'm sure she blessed everyone she came in contact with in life.