Gail Sandra Petersen

Oct 6, 1950 – Nov 16, 2025

Service Details

A Memorial Visitation and Time of Remembrance for Gail will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. Private inurnment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine.

Memorial Suggestions

Memorials to Allay Hospice have been suggested. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Allay Hospice and Ridgewood Care Center for their compassionate care and support given in Gail’s time of need.

Gail Sandra Petersen, age 75, passed away at Complete Care at Ridgewood in Racine on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Gail was born in Racine on October 6, 1950 to the late Clarence and Dorothy (nee: Hintz) Petersen. She graduated from JI Case High School in 1968 and then went to UW-Oshkosh, where she earned her degree in Education. Gail received her Master’s Degree in Education and was a junior high school teacher in Racine Unified School District for 37 years, 1976 – 2013. Her hobbies included; traveling, reading, having lunch with her fellow teachers and watching Hallmark movies. Gail was a member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.

Surviving are her brother, Gary (Sandra) Petersen; cousins, Barb Banks, Richard Banks, Patricia Banks and Roland Sorensen; other relatives and friends. Gail was preceded in death by her parents; aunt, Carol Banks (nee: Petersen) and uncle, Robert Banks; and cousin, Darlene Sorensen.

Guestbook Entries

Cheryl & Mike Pulda says

November 18, 2025 at 3:59 pm

Gary & Sandy we are so sorry for your loss. We did have fun with Gail in our younger years playing softball together! We know that although this is a heartbreaking time for you all, Gail is at peace with no more suffering or pain. May your memories help heal your broken hearts. We send our love

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The Munoz Family

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