Helen A. PetersAugust 11, 2008Helen was born August 14, 1899 in rural Oakland, Nebraska to Henry and Anna 'Munderloh' Suhr. At the age of 4 Helen and her family moved to Uehling. She was baptized and then confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hooper. Helen attended a parochial school in rural Hooper four days a week then on Friday she would return to Uehling and attended the public school in town. She did this through the eighth grade. She then attended and graduated from Uehling High School in 1914. At the age of 16 Helen went to work for the Fred Steckelberg Merchandise Store in Uehling. During this time she also began playing the piano for the movie theaters, accompanying the motion pictures. Helen was married March 12, 1924 at her parent's home in Uehling to Harry J. Peters. After their marriage they made their home on a farm a mile west of Scribner. They retired and moved into Scribner in 1954. Helen spent most of her working years raising their three children and working next to her husband on the farm. Helen was a member of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scribner and its ladies aid. Helen also belonged to an extension club and several card clubs. Obituary Provided By: |
