Glenn Edward Petersen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Glenn Edward Petersen of North Platte, Nebraska. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Glenn Edward Petersen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Agnes Marie and Carl Christian Petersen; his wife Marilyn Achterkirch; and his siblings, Chuck, George, Dale, Gary, Carla and Dorothy.

He is survived by: his children, Dr. Rand (Shelli Petersen) of Kearney, NE, Melanie (Butch Lehmkuhler) of North Platte and Krisanne (Tim Gentleman) of Cheyenne, WY; his grandchildren, Leah (Kyle Overturf), Anna (Bradan Welch), Dr. Bailey (Brandon Oehm), Dr. Dean (Fang Lehmkuhler), Kali (C. J. Goins) and Tyler (Taylor Gentleman); his great grandchildren, Kenley, Adelyn, Beckett Overturf, Eva, Abby Lehmkuhler, Miley, Sophia Goins, Penelope and Edison Gentleman; and his sister Margaret D'Aigle.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Odean Colonial Chapel (302 S Sycamore St, North Platte, NE 69101). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (1901 W Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101).

Additionally, he served as North Platte Planning Commission Chairman and was a past member of the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation.