Bonnie Lou Peterson

Bonnie Lou Peterson, 73, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 with her loving husband by her side.

Bonnie was born the oldest of nine siblings on January 26, 1953 in Milwaukee the daughter of Donald and Beverly (Bastian) Weber. Bonnie took good care of her siblings growing up and was a kind and nurturing sister from a young age. She spent her childhood in Hales Corners and graduated from Whitnall High School. Bonnie worked in the banking industry after her schooling. In 1980, Bonnie met Kim Peterson. The two spent a lot of time on their boat, traveling the Mississippi River where plans were made to start a family. They were married on December 28, 1991 and blessed with two children, Jack and Jay. Bonnie decided it was time to settle down. She found a nice house on a lake in the Oconomowoc area. Trading the river boat for a pontoon boat, life only got better. Bonnie was a wonderful wife and mother and took great care of her family. She cooked delicious meals and made sure to keep the family home organized and a place of rest. She also made many wonderful memories with her family on the water, boating, swimming and enjoying God’s creation.  She will be remembered for her sharp mind and excellent memory. Above all in Bonnie’s life was her love for her family and she will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those she leaves behind.

Bonnie is survived by: her loving husband, Kim Peterson of Oconomowoc; her two dear sons, Jack (Liz) Peterson of Merton, and Jay (Joslyn Laursen-Kigeya) Peterson of Oconomowoc; her grandchildren, Elise, Thomas, August, Judah, and two grandchildren on the way; her siblings, Joel (Judi) Weber, Donn “Butch”(Mary) Weber, Cindy (Richard) Shively, Jeff (the late Anne) Weber, and Thomas (Dana) Weber; her mother-in-law, Virginia Peterson, and her sister in-laws, Cheryl Weber, Pam (Tim) Flynn, Corky (Chuck) Berson, Betsy Peterson, and Dana Peterson . She is further survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, William Weber, Mindy Welch, and James Weber, father-in-law Arthur Peterson, and brother-in-law Lee Peterson.

A Celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at12:00 Noon on August 16th, 2026 at the Trecker Lodge located at Lapham Peak State Park, Delafield, WI.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Eagle and Palmyra, Wisconsin is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com

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