died Monday morning (March 17, 2014)
in Nye Legacy, Fremont.
He was born to Alfred and Clara (Petersen) Petersen on December 6, 1917 in Herman, Nebraska and grew up on the farm there. In his younger years, he went to Brush, Colorado where he attended school, followed by attending an aviation school in Baltimore, Maryland.
In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he was an aircraft mechanic. He saw duty in India and China, and was discharged in 1946 as a Technical Sergeant. Following his military service he came to Fremont and went to work in the auto body shop of Adams Motors. Then he was employed in the body shop of Nick Neff Motors, and in 1959, he opened his own Petersen Body Shop, retiring in 1992.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
On January 16, 1943, he was married in Blair to Eulella Schjodt. This past January 16, was their 71st anniversary.
Survivors: wife Eulella "Lou'
2 daughters Mary Kay and husband Dennis Hennings of Omaha
Sharon and husband Wayne Francis of Fremont
2 sons Richard and wife Linda Petersen of Omaha
David and wife Kelli Petersen of Omaha
11 grandchildren Chris and wife Jaimie Petersen, Mike Petersen, Tyler Petersen,
Tracy and husband Shawn Gillespie, Jaimee and husband Bret Martin,
Jennifer and husband Edd Baye, Jeff and wife Kirsten Hennings,
Jeremy and wife Jill Francis, Tim and wife Amber Francis,
Katie and husband Oscar Duran, and Trevor Petersen.
12 great grandchildren
Hubert was preceded in death by his brother Arnold and 2 sisters, Elna and Violet.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (March 21, 2014) in Peace Lutheran Church (east of the bypass at E. Highway 30 & County Rd. 26 - 2102 N. County Rd. 26). The committal will be in the Blair Cemetery (Blair, Nebraska). Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Thursday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Ione Popken
Fremont, NE Friday, March 21, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are surely with you at this time.May God's promises help to bring you the peace and comfort that faith in God provides. We are thankful for the friendship of Hubert and may fond memories rest with each one of you.
In sympathy and love, Stan & Ione Popken
Stu DeLaCastro
Papillion, NE Friday, March 21, 2014 Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Hubert. I will always remember his kindness and his ability to show genuine interest in all those he touched.Barb Smith Christiansen
Littleton, CO Thursday, March 20, 2014 My sincere condolences to MaryKay, Sharon & entire Petersen Family. I'm thinking of you all and keeping you close in my heart during this difficult time. Your dad will never be further away then your hearts. Heaven welcomes him with open arms & you can rest in peace knowing he will be your Guardian Angel forever.With Sincere Sympathy,
Barb & Dave Christiansen
Maggie Meier
South Sioux City, NE Wednesday, March 19, 2014 My deepest condolences on the loss of your Father. My Mother is Evelyn Farris, down the hall at Legacy from your Mom and Dad. They all also shared the same dining table and my Mother truly enjoyed their company. My prayers for your Mother and for all you sad losses.Anette Schjødt Thorsen
Denmark, TX Wednesday, March 19, 2014 With love to all of you. I know how much you meant to My grandparents Katrine And Jørgen Schjødt Larsen, Denmark and to their relatives. I met Pete through My grandparents stories.Brenda Greser
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 19, 2014 My prayers and condolences to Petes family and friends. I was fortunate to be able to take part in the final year of Petes life and to know Pete and his wife Lou as dear friends. From the staff at Nye Legacy I give you our heart felt sympathy. Lou...I am so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you and your family.Rick DelaCastro
Fort Collins, CO Wednesday, March 19, 2014 I have fond childhood memories of my uncle Hubert, mixed in with time playing on aunt Vi and uncle Cliff's farm. Faith brings us all back together again!Sandy (Knudsen) Cockerham
Barefoot Bay, FL Wednesday, March 19, 2014 My deepest sympathy to the family of Hubert. I graduated with his daughter, Mary Kay. May he RIP .Julie Evans Krenz
Montgomery, TX Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. As a former member of First Lutheran and friend of Mary Kay's I have fond memories of your family. I know you have a strong faith in Jesus Christ, and I think of John 3:16 and hope that will give you comfort in these difficult days.Julie Evans Krenz
Rita Rasmussen Stanley
Phoenix, AZ Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Hubert was my dad, Vernon Rasmussen's, last living cousin on his mom's side. Am so sorry to hear this but so happy he had a good, long life. Hugs and blessings to all the family, I wish I could be there.