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Ward Peterson Obituary

LINCOLN - Ward Peterson, 74, of Kearney died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at The Monarch hospice facility in Lincoln.
Arrangements are pending with O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney.
Published by Kearney Hub on Feb. 26, 2021.

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Steve Jensen

March 21, 2021

Paula so sorry to hear of Ward's passing. I have a lot of fond memories working with Ward during the Pizza Hut times.

Jerry Maul

March 19, 2021

Paula,

So sorry to hear of Ward's passing. In the younger years of our lives I remember you and Ward riding the little motorcycle up to Hansen-Morris Nursery to buy plants. Kind spirits are remembered forever.

Marilyn Liebetrau

March 19, 2021

My hugs and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of Ward. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed.

Marilyn Rickley

March 12, 2021

Oh Paula, I am so very sorry for you and your family. My prayers are with you on this journey.

Rich Burgess

March 10, 2021

I worked 37 years in seed corn industry. Worked same farm shows as did Ward was a good friend.

Bev Maxon

March 9, 2021

So sorry for your loss.

Sue Worthing

March 8, 2021

So sorry for your loss Paula. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.

Susan Murphey Stewart

March 8, 2021

Rebecca and Monie...I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you from me BHS class of 1970 and my brother Johnny Murphy BHS Class of 1969.

Jack and Janet Hall

March 3, 2021

So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.

Craig Bose

February 28, 2021

Sorry for your loss. We truly enjoyed working with Ward for 30 plus year . Great fun guy,

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Mar

15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home - Kearney

4115 Ave. N P.O. Box 2344, Kearney, NE 68847

Mar

16

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

First Lutheran Church

Kearney, NE

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O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home - Kearney

4115 Ave. N P.O. Box 2344, Kearney, NE 68847

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