Carol J. Peterson, age 84, of Leopolis, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Leopolis.  Carol was born on June 18, 1938, in Shawano, WI, the daughter of the late Berwyn and Marie (Kromm) Ryckman. She graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1956. Carol was united in marriage on August 4, 1956, to Roger W. Peterson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leopolis. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2020. She was a bookkeeper for several area businesses until her retirement. Carol enjoyed spending time with family and friends. With all of the activities Carol was involved in within her community, her grandchildren thought she was the "Mayor" of Leopolis.

She is survived by: her children, Sharon (Roger) Helms, Barbara (Ron) Carley, Roger A. (Debbie) Peterson.; grandchildren Adam, Wendy (Brett), Tyler, Cassie (Nate), Megan (Peter), Amiya, and Myles; great-grandchildren Eva, Nolan, Madeline, Signe, Edwin and Henry; and several brothers and sisters.

Carol is preceded by: her husband, Roger; parents, Berwyn and Marie; son, Todd Peterson; and several brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 4, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leopolis with Rev. Lois Graper officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:30 am at the church until the time of service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.