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Nels Petersen Obituary
Age 67
Preceded in death by parents, Nels Sr. and Agnes Petersen; father-in-law, Glenn Fleming. Survived by wife, Ronda Petersen; daughters, Nicki (Todd) Biery and Traci (Corey) Schwalm; son, Nels Petersen III; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Donna Hrubsky and Joyce Zbylut; mother-in-law, Margaret Fleming; many nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Friday, 4-7pm, with 6:30pm South Omaha Eagles FOE 154 Service, at Funeral Home. FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, 9am, Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel. In Nels's honor, please wear your Husker attire to his Funeral. To view a live broadcast of the Funeral Service, go to our website and click on Nels's obit and Stream Service.
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Stan & Elaine Kurtzuba
November 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Butch was a good friend and will be missed.
Kathy Larkin
November 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Prayers for you & your family!
Gail Hineman
November 6, 2020
So sad to see Butch go. Thoughts and prayers to all.
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Rich an Dee Renfrow
November 6, 2020
Our prayers go out to you and your family. So sorry to hear of Nels passing
Diane Jordening
November 6, 2020
Miss our kitchen times and all the fun times as 154. Life was good and your rest will be better - no pains. My heart goes out to all the family; they say time is the healer.
Janet Presser
November 6, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Janet Presser
John "Duke" and Suzanne Barrientos
November 6, 2020
Go with God. He will watch over you. Sorry, we can't be there to see you off. GO BIG RED.
Micki Zbylut
November 6, 2020
I am so very sorry for your family´s loss. Butch will always be remembered. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Bobbie Lowry
November 5, 2020
My heart felt sympathy to the Petersen family. Prayers and love.
Richard muncey
November 5, 2020
You will be greatly missed butch may you rest in peace
Patty Welch
November 5, 2020
Ronda & family. So very sorry to hear of a good man, losing the battle of a great life. Butch will be remembered by so many journeys he traveled. Great friend and Eagle Brother. R.I.P. Butch.
Joan Lydon Dreager
November 5, 2020
So sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Tim and Joan
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