Maxine D. Peterson

Age 82 of Forest Lake, formerly of Webster, WI. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; daughter, Lana Herdegen; granddaughter, Melissa Butler; siblings, Steve Lockman, Sandra Wohletz, William Lockman; son-in-law, Caesar Romero. Survived by children, Michael (Reyna) Unger, Paula Romero; son-in-law, Mike Herdegen; grandchildren, Kristan (Lindsay), Andrew (Jeanette), Tyler (Rachel), April (Cody), Aaron (Sarah), Anthony, Ricardo (Abby); great-grandchildren, Mady, Kelly, Abby, Jackson, Odessa, Delilah, Tabitha; great-great-grandchildren, Ailah; brother, Bert (Naomi) Jones; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. In addition to the pride & joy Maxine's three children and grandchildren brought her was how proud she was of becoming a librarian and serving her community as the Burnett County Library Director in Webster, WI. She was also active in her church; she liked to participate in bible studies, community outreach and fellowship. Maxine had an infectious laugh, warm smile, beautiful soul and loved unconditionally. Maxine’s life will be celebrated with a service at 11 AM Saturday, April 5th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Private interment at Sunrise Cemetery, Sunrise, MN.