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Larry "Leroy" Peterson
20 Jul 1941 – 9 Jan 2025
| Birth | 20 Jul 1941 |
| Death | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Cemetery | Greenwood Cemetery Hansen , Adams County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Judy Johnson on 11 Jan 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/278128894 |
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Larry "Leroy" Peterson July 20, 1941 — January 9, 2025 Grand Island Leroy Peterson of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Nebraska Medicine Hospital in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island, NE. The Reverend Terry Boshart will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30–10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date with family. Leroy was born on July 20, 1941, in Weissert, NE, to Andrew Willard and Della Mae (Pirnie) Peterson. He grew up in the Weissert area and graduated from Comstock High School in Comstock, NE, in 1960. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was united in marriage to Cleo June (Anderson) on May 20, 1962. The couple lived in Grand Island, NE, where they attended the Grand Island School of Business. After school, they moved to Trumbull, NE, where he farmed with Ray Phelps for many years. After farming, he and Cleo opened and operated the Bearcat Den Café in Trumbull for many years. He eventually went to work for Thermo King in Hastings, NE, where he retired and began enjoying his grandchildren's activities and hobbies. Leroy left a legacy of faith, family, golf, and woodworking, which he shared with his children and grandchildren. He could always be found involved in one of these activities. Survivors: Children: ● Son Randy & Laurie Peterson, Grand Island, NE ● Daughter Susan & Brian Burge, Lakeland, FL ● Daughter-in-law Audrey Peterson, Hastings, NE Grandchildren: ● Tyler Breanna & Peterson ● Brice Peterson ● Jenifer & Travis Hoagland ● Dylan Peterson ● Cody DeFeo ● Lindsey & Jonathan Englund ● Ethan & Victoria Peterson ● Rebecca Peterson ● Stephanie & David Stewart 13 Great-Grandchildren 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren Brothers and Sister: ● Brother Robert Peterson, Lincoln, NE ● Brother Ron & Cristy Peterson, Spokane, WA ● Brother Marvin & Kay Peterson, Eureka Springs, AR ● Sister Judy Conder, Olathe, CO In-Laws: ● Sister-in-law Mary Stefka, Comstock, NE ● Sister-in-law Betty Thompson, Grand Island, NE ● Brother-in-law Theo Anderson, Grand Island, NE ● Sister-in-law Roseanne Anderson Numerous Nieces and Nephews Preceded in Death by: ● Parents Andrew Willard Peterson and Della Mae Peterson ● Wife Cleo June (Anderson) ● Son Andrew Wesley Peterson ● Grandchildren: Rachel Peterson, Phillip Peterson, Tori Ann Burge
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