Merle Petersen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merle Petersen of Blair, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 16, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Petersen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jorgen Petersen and Martha Petersen; his daughter Sherry Petersen; his brothers-in-law, Bill Bahnke and Warren Whitaker; and his nephew Dick Bahnke.
He is survived by: his wife Joy Dixon Petersen; his children, Sheila Petersen (Ron), Cindy Steen, Curt Petersen (Cindy), Cheryl Sacco (Sam) and Shane Petersen (Kathy); his grandchildren, Trevor Steen (Briana), Cody Steen (Kaitlynn), Brandi Pierce (Nick), Jamie Petersen (Megan), Danielle Petersen, Taylor Petersen, Justine Sullivan (Matt), Krista Kauzlarich (Buddy), Samantha Stinson (Kyle), Tony Sacco (Kaylee), Lindsey Long (Dustin), Ben Petersen (Linley), Gracie Eggers (Kane), Shay Welshofer (Jennifer) and Michaela Welshofer; his sisters, Pauline Bahnke and Ellen Whitaker; and his sister-in-law Judy McMaster (Bob). He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren.
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