Alice Peterson

Stoughton- Alice Peterson, age 80, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018 following a brief illness She was born on the family farm in Mindoro on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Walter and Matilda Storandt. Alice received her teaching degree from UW LaCrosse, where she met her future husband. In 1958 she married Larry Shumate. They spent their careers in the Stoughton Schools; Larry taught English and Theater at the High School and Alice taught Kindergarten at Kegonsa and Fox Prairie. Theatre productions were a large part of their family life, with everyone participating in some way. Alice made all the costumes for many years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, serving on the Council and as a member of the quilting group. In 1984, Alice married Carroll Peterson. Together they loved to travel, square dancing, and going out for dinner. Alice is survived by her two children, Deborah (David) Myren and Jeff (Denise) Shumate; six grandchildren; and three great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; both husbands; and daughter, Karen Vike. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Halom officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery South. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. A special thank you to the staff of Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation and Stoughton Hospital. Please share your memories of Alice by posting Tributes.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244