Violet Petersen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Violet Petersen (Racine, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Violet left this world on May 26, 2026 at the age of 103, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Korona Sr. and Julia Korona (Dziewit); her husband Ralph William Petersen of Racine, WI; her parents-in-law, Peter Neils Petersen and Thora Petersen (Rasmussen); her godparents, Al and Julia Clement; her brothers, Frank Korona, Jr., Alfred Korona (Helen) and Chester Korona (Theresa); and her niece Janet Korona-Greco.
She is survived by: her children, Bill Petersen, Joan Volmut (Albert) and Bob Petersen (Sonia Sikorski) of Racine; her grandchildren, Allison Olsen and Peter Volmut (Rhiannon Mendez); and her great grandchildren, Brendan, Jordan, Paige Olsen, Sloane, Taryn and Quinn Volmut.
Memorial SuggestionsThe family kindly requests monetary donations made out to the family, so they can donate the generous gifts to JI Case Faculty/Staff Scholarship Fund as a lump sum in her honor.
