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Kenneth Lee "Ken" Petersen

1938 - 2025

Kenneth Lee "Ken" Petersen obituary, 1938-2025, Sedro-Woolley, WA

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Lemley Chapel

1008 Third Street

Sedro Woolley, Washington

Kenneth Petersen Obituary

Sedro-Woolley - Kenneth 'Ken' Lee Petersen, age 86, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home November 2, 2025. He was born November 26, 1938 in Partridge Township, Minnesota to Jim and Alice (Feldmost) Petersen.

Ken served in the U. S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic. He was an awarded truck driver, member of Teamster's Local 38, Everett, WA, working for Puget Sound Trucklines, Moeburg Trucking and York's Mill in Oso, WA. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Men's Maintenance Crew. Ken was a life Member of the Good Sam Club, Skagit Sams and the Military Sams.

Ken is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marquay 'Markey' Petersen; sons, Terry (Jackie) Lugar, Eddward Petersen and Willaum (Sharee) Petersen; three granddaughters; eight great grandchildren; two great great granddaughters; special friends, Stacy and Jeff VanPutten.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Lyle.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or their Men's Maintenance Crew or Hospice of the Northwest. No services are scheduled.

Share your memories of Ken and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2025.

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