Died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Nye Legacy in Fremont
Jim was born March 9, 1923 in Fremont to Alfred and Leone 'Jewell' Peterson. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1940. He was in the Armed Forces during World War II and served in both the European and Pacific Theaters. He retired from the Department of Utilities as Office Manager after 34 years in 1985.
He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Fraternal Order of the Eagles and Kiwanis. He was an Elder in the Fremont Presbyterian Church. Jim was also a member of the Fremont Golf Club in Fremont and former member of the Fountain of the Sun Country Club in Mesa, Arizona. He is a Bowling Hall of Fame member and member of the Fremont Rod and Gun Club.
Jim married Dorothy Hegstedt in 1943 and she died in 1953. He then married Florene Westphalen and she died in 1995. Jim married Phyllis (Franke) Scheer in 1995 and lived in Fremont all of his life except for 18 winters in Mesa, Arizona.
Jim is a former member of The Church of the Master in Mesa, Arizona and current member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church. He loved to golf, Jim was an avid woodworker and made many things for his family. He loved fishing and hunting. Jim went on 12 cruises all over the world and he also loved his Wednesday afternoon Bridge Club buddies.
Jim is survived by his wife Phyllis and two sons, Mark Peterson of Burleson, Texas and Bryan (Vicki) Peterson of Omaha. He is also survived by two daughters, Karen (Ron) Maresh of Dodge and Carol Lindley of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jim is also survived by one step-son, Randy (Kris) Scheer of Lincoln and one step-daughter-in-law, Mary Scheer of Omaha. Jim is survived by grandchildren, Jill Gorr, David Maresh, Dan Maresh and Lora Shadwick; step grandchildren Ashely (Drew) Bruning and Hunter Scheer; great grandchildren Maddux and Easton Gorr, Samuel and Miles Shadwick, Grayson, Evelyn and Julia Maresh; step great grandchildren Lucas and Calia Brunning. Jim is also survived by his loving dog, Allie.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy and wife Florene; sisters Marjorie Magnuson and Kathryn Peterson; grandson John Maresh; step-son Gregg Scheer and daughter-in-law Glenda Peterson.
There will be no viewing but the family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 5pm to 7pm. The memorial service will be 2pm, Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Fremont Presbyterian Church with Military Honors at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Curtis Pawl
Charlotte, NC Monday, October 17, 2022 I worked with Jim at the Fremont Post Office. he was always smiling and enjoying his work. We spent some time together on the golf course. My sympathy to his family.