sister-in-law's Eva Peterson and Patty Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Elizabeth Peterson mother and father-in-law Theodore and Elsie Henderson brother Carl Peterson, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband Ted daughters, Roxanne (Brian) Wenzel, and Dianne (Dennis) Dalsky of Wausau grandchildren, Jessica Wenzel of Wausau Kimberly Wenzel (fiancé Erik Larson) of Middleton and Matt Dalsky (fiancée Kate Maly) of Wausau brother-in-law, Ronald Henderson of Camdenton, Missouri sister and brother-in-law Janice and Bill Moore of Melrose, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. This is where she drew her strength and left her legacy. Her family and her role as wife, mother and grandmother was the most important thing to Mom. She also enjoyed collecting Avon collectibles. Mary Alice enjoyed cooking and always was ready to share a meal with anyone who visited. After retirement, they enjoyed trips around Wisconsin, and especially enjoyed Northern Wisconsin and Door County. Mary Alice and Ted enjoyed traveling and made many trips to Iowa to visit family after moving to Wisconsin. Mary Alice held several jobs at real estate offices and for the City of Wausau Housing Authority (Kannenberg and Riverview Towers) where Mary Alice earned the nickname "Mom" for the tender loving care she provided to residents. Mary Alice and Ted lived in Iowa until 1973 when they moved to Wausau. She was a loving mother who taught Bible School, was a Girl Scout Leader and volunteered at school and church. Mary Alice was devoted to her family and held part-time jobs while her daughters were in school. Mary Alice faithfully wrote and sent a letter to Ted every day he was away. She married the love of her life, Theodore Henderson on Septemat the Davis Street Christian Church in Ottumwa, Iowa three days after Ted received his green orders and six days before he departed for Korea. Mary Alice was christened and confirmed at the Munterville Lutheran Church in Munterville, Iowa and was a graduate of Blakesburg High School. Mary Alice was born on Januin Blakesburg, Iowa to Carl and Elizabeth Peterson. Mary Alice Henderson, 89, of Wausau died peacefully Tuesday, April 13 in the arms of her family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Hospice House.
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