Barbara D. Petersen

PETERSEN, Barbara D., 79, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019. She was born November 10th, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois to Kenneth and Irene (Bazsali) Parry.

She was a graduate of Elgin High School in 1957. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether gardening, hiking, fishing, camping, backpacking, skiing, or playing tennis and golf. She loved all animals, but especially her dogs. Barbara traveled extensively throughout the United States, and later in life became a world traveler as she explored Ireland, New Zealand, the Panama Canal, and Kenya. She loved history and learning about other cultures.

From her teen years into her thirties, she was a cast member of the Song of the Hiawatha Pageant in Elgin. Barbara was a volunteer leader and trainer with Girl Scouts of America for over 20 years. She loved to sing in the choir at her church, Zion Lutheran, as well as with the Center Stage Chorale group, which she was a part of for many years. After her children were grown, she used her knowledge and love of plants working as an associate for Siebenthaler’s at their Centerville Garden Center.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jeanne Parry. She is survived by her son, Steven (Anne) Petersen; daughters, Kelly (Keith) Sison and Robin (Matt) Lewis; sisters, Linda (Charles) Kuchinski and Nancy (Tim) Kranz; and grandchildren, Mark, A.J., Lauren, Avery, Ian, Ava, and Zoey.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering.

If desired, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Miami Valley,46 N Detroit St # B, Xenia, OH 45385 or SICSA Pet Adoption Center, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com.