Richfield
Bette J. Peltola
1937 — 2024
Dr. Bette Peltola of Richfield, MN, a retired professor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, died peacefully in her home. At 87 years old, she lived a life dedicated to her career field of Children's Literature and was a Board Member for the Newberry and Caldecott Awards. She is preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are a first cousin, Gay Woods, of Anacortes, WA, and 3 second cousins: Corrine McCune, Rodney Anderson and Brian Anderson, all of Hallsville, MO. Graveside Service Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery, 59th St. and Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, with a reception following. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Michael J. Fox Foundation for...