Louise M. Peterlik

Louise M. Peterlik, 80, Cadott, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at home, with her loving family at her side.

Louise was born Dec. 11, 1940, to Theodore and Mabel (Bruss) McCann, in Cornell.

She grew up in Cornell, and graduated from Cornell High School.

Louise was united in marriage to John Peterlik Dec. 27, 1958, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell. Following marriage, she lived and worked in Berkeley, Ill.

She was employed by Sunbeam, Rosco and S & H, as a key-punch operator. Then, in 1973, they returned to Cadott, and she worked at the Golden Age, as a housekeeper and later, in dietary, before retiring.

Louise was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Drywood; her faith was very important to her and she always had her rosary close.

She had great love for her children, grandchildren and great-grands, she was so proud of each and every one, spending time with her family was one of her greatest joys.

Louise loved camping at Big Sand and being at the beach, being on and near the water made her happy, and she loved seeing the ocean with her brothers and sister-in-law. Shopping, and cheering for the Bears and Cubs, was a favorite pastime.

She is survived by her children – Linnea (Mike) Gudmanson, Cadott, and Ted Peterlik (special friend Cindy Brown), Cadott; grandchildren – Twyla (Ora) Schmidt, Eau Claire, Alexis (Aaron) Wanish, Kronenwetter, John (Miranda) Peterlik, Edgar, Deidra (Luke) Rykal, Cadott, Desiree (Abe) Hendricks, Colfax, Christopher (Molly) Peterlik, Chippewa Falls, and Brandon Peterlik, Cadott; great-grandchildren – Quinn, Kaelan and Devlin Schmidt, Kennedy, Jax, Maci and Lucy Wanish, Holden and Trace Peterlik, Ross, Brooklyn and Nolan Rykal, Tatum and Paisly Hendricks, and Briggs Peterlik and Camden; brothers – Dale McCann and Les (Kathy) McCann; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents – Ted and Mabel McCann; husband – John Peterlik; and beloved dog and companion – Shia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July, 2, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Drywood, with Father Eric Linzmaier officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Anthony’s Parish Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, with a 7 p.m. vigil prayer service. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the funeral Mass, Friday morning, at the church. Social distancing and face coverings are recommended.

The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice for their assistance.

Online condolences may be expressed at leiserfuneralhome. com.