Gordon Arthur Petersen Obituary
The memory of Gordon Arthur Petersen of North Platte, Nebraska, born in Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on November 24, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Petersen and Georgiann Petersen; his siblings, Milton Petersen, Margaret'Peggy'Mack and Jerome Petersen; his grandson Riley Dolan; and his great grandchildren, Casey Cahill and Cole Cahill.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Petersen (Beveridge); his children, Chrystal Minshull (Lyle), Jeffrey Petersen (Susan), Bradley Petersen and Melissa Bennett (Chris); his grandchildren, Becky Jones (Brandon), Derek Minshull (Amy), Joy DeVoe (Robert), Jill Dolan, Kelsey Cahill (Bobby), Dylan Petersen (Mekennah), Levi Bennett (Trisha) and Faith Bennett; his great grandchildren, Jaxon Minshull, Ashtyn Jones, Alexis Minshull, Max Minshull, Logan Cahill, Wyatt Dolan, Anna Cahill, Evelyn DeVoe, Madalynn Cahill, Moxyn Petersen, Elliot DeVoe and Lottee Petersen; and his sister Maurine Fuller (Monte) of North Platte. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethel Church (2700 W Philip Ave, North Platte, NE 69101). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the North Platte Cemetery (605 Rodeo Rd, North Platte, NE 69101).
In lieu of flowers, Gordon requested memorials be made to Bethel Evangelical Church in North Platte.
