Susan Alice Peterson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Susan Alice Peterson (Sister Bay, Wisconsin), who passed away on July 25, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susan Alice Peterson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alice Gilson and George Gilson; her husband Chick; and her siblings, Sally Ziegler, George "Jerry" Gilson and John E. Gilson.

She is survived by: her daughters, Eve (Ed), Beth and Sara (Steve); her grandchildren, Chris (Lisa), Eli (Maggie), Nick (Maria), Alex, Ellie, Maia (Dillon), Pete and Emily (Cristina); her great grandchildren, Bridget, Holly, Rafael, Rosie, Ozzy, Wyatt, Adrian and Millie; and her sisters-in-law, Mary and Helen. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sue's name to The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay or the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology—two places that reflect her enduring legacy of learning, observation, and care.