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Dwain Pedersen
1941 - 2025
BORN
1941
DIED
2025
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Dwain Pedersen Obituary
Math teacher for over 50 years at Boys Town, Holy Cross & St. James Elementaries, Kirn Junior High, Creighton Prep High School. & Metro Tech Community College.
SERVICES.
Sunday, Oct. 26-Rosary at 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27--Mass services at 10:30 a.m.
Both services at St. James Catholic Church.
4710 N 90th St. Omaha, NE.
Fr. Tom Weisbecker, Pastor.
Memorials to St. James Catholic Church or Creighton Prep High School.
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Maureen Vesely
Yesterday
I had the privilege of working with Dwain at Holy Cross, at Creighton Prep games, and several years at the Douglas County Fair. He seemed to make the best of what was going on while adding his unique sense of humor to the situation. Great teacher and family man.
Charles Dougherty
Yesterday
Dwain and Sheila were very supportive friends when my wife Sandy and I moved to Omaha. Our children played together in the Keystone area. And Dwain literally saved my life one night. Our homes were close. Both had uncoated, high-power electric lines running through trees in our back yards. In a storm, the electric lines lit the trees on fire. To protect our home, I prepared to spray the trees with water. Dwain came screaming at me to put the hose down. He was so emphatic, I did. Then he explained that I was about to electrocute myself via the hose water. I've now lived 45 more years thanks to Dwain's spontaneous love for a neighbor. Sandy and I send condolences to Sheila and the Petersen family. And a special prayer of gratitude to Dwain.
Alma Brewer
Yesterday
Dwain was a wonderful friend and teacher. We taught together at Holy Cross. He will be missed. Alma Brewer
Jay and Phyllis Johnson
Yesterday
We got to know Pete, as we knew him when we retired in 2014 and moved from Kearney to Omaha. We met him at Keystone and got to know him through his stories
In his stories you could always tell.he was a teacher as they were so many life lessons. Read the lyrics to the song, Should you go first and I remain, which was sung by the Gaithers. The introduction to the verse is Beyond the Sunset. Will remember Pete with his beautiful smile and his tenderness. "When the one you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure "
Walt and Linda Wolverton
Yesterday
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Diane Templeton
Yesterday
Theresa, I´m so sorry to read of your father´s passing. He was so outgoing and friendly. May he rest in peace in God´s arms. Prayers to you and your family.
Bill Laird
Yesterday
What a great man, husband, father, giver! I am sobered by his loss! I write this in lieu of attending for I had knee replacement surgery! Love!
Patrick Kee
Yesterday
My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Mr. Pedersen was my math teacher at Holy Cross. He had a great sense of humor and really cared about his students. He was a good man.
Anne Pedersen and Carter & Alex
Yesterday
What great memories of Dwain and his sarcastic sense of humor. Hope you´re having a great time with dad in heaven . Love and hugs to Sheila, Michael, Theresa and Greg.
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