Georgia Lee (Grosser) Petersen

Georgia Lee Petersen, 73, passed away November 14, 2018. She was born June 2, 1945 in Kalamazoo to the late George and Lucille (Gesler) Grosser. Georgia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a big heart, though she was also known to be feisty. She was generous and always wanted to help others. Family was most important to her, especially her grandchildren. She showed this love by volunteering and baking cakes for her daughters' school functions and spending time with her family. She also loved her dogs dearly. She had a love for nature—birds, flowers, and gardening. She enjoyed going up north, reading, and cooking. She also spent a lot of time crocheting hats and scarves to donate to people in need. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cecilia Grosser. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Petersen; children, Cynthia (Clinton) Fleck and Susan (Ufford Palm) Petersen; grandchildren, Maia and Lindsay Fleck, and Dominic Petersen; sisters, Linda Vanzile and Mary Lintz; and brother, Michael Grosser. Family will receive friends Monday, November 19th from 6-8p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 20th at 11am with Pastor Greg Carlson officiating. Both will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at East Cooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Touchdown for Diabetes, 3003 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008.