A Graveside Service for Kenneth Petersen will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am at Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park.
Kenneth L. Petersen, 83, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Anchorage, AK. Born on September 8, 1941, in Estherville, IA, Kenneth was the son of Christ and Helen Petersen.
Ken graduated from Superior High School in May 1959. Throughout his life, he lived in Estherville, IA, Minneapolis, MN, Phoenix, AZ, and Anchorage, AK, where he had resided since 1976.
In 1961, Ken enlisted in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sp4 E4 (T) before being honorably discharged in 1964.
Ken enjoyed hunting and traveling. He remained close friends with his lifelong hunting partner, Frank Kallio, and his daughter, Trillium. He traveled extensively with his longtime friend, ChanLy Nhep.
Ken loved old TV Westerns, crisp flat bacon, and Spam.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Johnny) Kuykendall, children Carter and Ashlynn, of New England, ND; his son, Bret (Ruth) Busch, children Melody and Cassandra, of Eugene, OR; siblings, Marcia (Art) Schumacher of Lake Park, IA, Jack (Cathey) Petersen of Waukee, IA, Jim (Louise) Petersen of Lake Park, IA, Susie (Wayne) Turner of Leesburg, FL, and Lee (Linda) Petersen of Terril, IA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christ and Helen Petersen; brother-in-law, Wayne.
Ken was a dedicated father, brother, son, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00 - 11:30 am (Central time)
Silver Lake Cemetery
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