Jean Marie Peterson

Jean Marie Peterson was born May 27, 1945, in Wisconsin to John and Shirley Schuppel. She passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, after a battle with cancer at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband, David; her daughter, Marcy Stone and husband Doug of Saydel; her son, Brad and wife Carme of Carlisle; her son, Ross and wife Erin of Des Moines; and two brothers, Bob Schuppel (Heidi) and Jim Schuppel (Tally). Her pride and joy were her 7 grandchildren: Matt, Addie, Tanner, Camden, Claire, Eli, and Audrey Jean. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, John and Shirley Schuppel and her brother, Dick Schuppel.

Jean was adored by her coworkers at Iowa Lutheran Hospital where she worked until months before her illness. At 74 she was a wonder women with her time and energy. A day off work with the grandkids could include a trip to the farmers market, the Science Center, lunch at Spaghetti Works (kids eat free on Monday), the zoo, Adventureland, and ice cream in a single day.

I’d like to tell you a lot more about her, but like my mom, she wanted her obituary short and sweet, and to the point.

So here’s the point: make time for ice cream.

Services will be held at Oakwood United Methodist Church, 400 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 28. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29. Casual dress is requested by the family.

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