Jerry Lynn Peterson

Jerry Lynn Peterson was born March 31, 1945 in Wahoo, Nebraska to William and Alice (Seefus) Peterson. Jerry grew up in Yutan where he attended school, and graduated from Yutan High School in 1963. As a young boy, Jerry enjoyed fishing, camping, and was an accomplished athlete in both football and basketball, even taking the State Basketball championship one year. Jerry married Patricia Juedes on July 15, 1972 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska, and to this union, two children were born; Tiffany and Andrew. Jerry worked for 11 years at Western Electric. He then went on to drive truck for United AG for 19 years. When Nash Finch bought out United, Jerry continued to drive for them for 10 more years. Jerry also drove part time for Tom Kruse’s dairy hauling firm, Kruse Transfer. He spent 15 years on the Yutan Fire and Rescue Squad, served 6 years in the Nebraska Army National Guard, and was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Jerry was a lifetime member of the Yutan community, never even straying from 3rd Street in Yutan. He took comfort in always having someone to visit with; be it someone driving by, at the Post Office, grocery store, or especially during Yutan Days. No one was a stranger to Jerry. He enjoyed going camping, gardening, and was always particular when it came to his yard or caring for his cars. Jerry liked a good game of Pitch with family or friends, and was always willing to help if anyone asked. He was a very good dancer, and could often be found on the dance floor with Pat. He was known for decorating and dressing up during the holidays, especially Halloween. Jerry was happiest when it came to his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa. Jerry passed away at his home in Yutan on July 7, 2009 at the age of 64 years, 3 months, and 7 days. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Alice Peterson, sister Pat Kennec, and nephew Curtis Howell. Jerry is survived by his wife Pat of Yutan, daughter and son-in-law Tiffany and Nick Eby of Beaver Lake, Nebraska, son and daughter-in-law Andrew and Kim Peterson of Yutan, grandchildren; Dylan and Jackson Eby, sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Wally Howell of Mead, Nebraska, and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry Lynn Peterson

March 31, 1945 - July 7, 2009