Rodetta Petersen

PETERSEN, Mrs. Rodetta Macomber
Kalamazoo, MI Died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the age of 95. Rodetta was born February 5, 1914 in Houghton, Michigan the daughter of Randolph & Trix Neidigh Martin. She received her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State College in 1935. She was a teacher in the Newago Public Schools & a substitute teacher in Kalamazoo Public Schools. She was a dedicated volunteer with many local groups. Rodetta was a member of the First Congregational Church, taught Sunday School, & was a member of the Ann Bradford Guild. She was president of the Kalamazoo Girl Scout Council, troop leader & Cub Scout leader. As an honorary member of AAUW, she served as treasurer & was a member of Book Group III for 55 years. Rodetta loved to knit, was a passionate bridge player & enjoyed traveling. Most of all, she lovingly cared for her family her entire life. Rodetta was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard A. Macomber in 1981; her second husband, Edwin E. Petersen in 1993; 2 brothers, Rex & Leslie Martin; and a sister, Mary Ruth Pedigo. She is survived by 3 children, Jerome Patricia Macomber of Waterford, MI, Julianne "Jill" Anderson of Boulder, CO, and Ronald Mary Macomber of S. Sioux City, NE; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. Rodetta is lovingly survived by her beloved friends & "care-giving family" of Friendship Village & Woodside. A memorial service will be held 3:30 Friday in the KIVA at Friendship Village, 1400 N. Drake Rd., with Rev. Matthew W. Laney, officiating. Friends may meet the family before & after the service. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be directed to Friendship Village Friend's Fund or the First Congregational Church. Arrangements were made by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. www.langelands.com . 343-1508.