Pearl Mae Bode, 84, of Owatonna, died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Traditions of Owatonna. Pearl was born January 14, 1929 in Nicollet, Minnesota the daughter of Wilbert and Emma (Becker) Bode. At a young age, she moved with her family to Dodge Center and there she attended school. She was united in marriage to A. Duane Petersburg in 1949 and the couple farmed North of Claremont. There she found fulfilment as a mother and homemaker. She also worked at area supper clubs including the Hubble House in Mantorville, Jerry's Supper Club and the old Scotch Hearth in Owatonna. The couple divorced in 1975. In the early 80's, Pearl moved to Arizona where she worked at retail gift shops. After retirement she moved back to Minnesota. Pearl was a very social lady. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends over the telephone and liked being around the company of family and friends, especially if it included playing cards. She is survived by her children John (and Susan) Petersburg of Waseca; Mary Jones of Casa Grande, AZ; Cherrie (and Tom) Osborne of Glendale AZ; Bob (and Becky) Boeck of New London, WI; a brother Allen Bode of Brooklyn Center; a sister Evelyn Heinlein of Oviedo, FL; nine grandchildren; five step grandchildren; four great grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Michaelson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service in the church. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church with The Reverend Dean Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Dodge Center. Visitation: 01/03/2014 17:00 01/03/2014 19:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service in the church 01/04/2014 11:00