Elva was born on January 9th, 1925 to William and Lena Hauschild in Syracuse, NE. She went on to graduate from Lincoln High in 1943. After marrying Pete in 1951, they had two children, Trev and Carl, they ran the Peterson Carpet Co. for many years.
Elva is survived by her children: Trev (Sharon) Peterson and Carl Peterson; grandchildren: Elizabeth and Andrew Peterson; sister Janis Schleiger; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years Thure "Pete" Peterson, her parents and her brothers: Maynard, Vernon and William.
Viewing will be 5pm - 7pm Tuesday January 30th at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Service 3pm Wednesday January 31st at the Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum.