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Susan Louise Petersen

August 25, 1954 - May 24, 2021

Memorials to the American Heart Assc Susan Louise Petersen was born on August 25, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Orville and Lois (Tiedje) Petersen. She grew up in Bennington where she attended grade school and graduated from Bennington High School in 1972. As a young girl, Susan was active in 4-H. She went on to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse from Immanuel Nursing School. Susan has lived in Omaha and Denver before returning home to Omaha in 1980. She has always worked in a hospital setting, finishing her career with 39 years at Nebraska Medicine working in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. Over the years you could often find Susie making special outfits or bedding for all the little patients on the different holidays. Susan enjoyed sewing, crafts, reading and gathering downtown with friends to listen to the live music. In recent years she has enjoyed traveling, most notably to Ireland on two occasions. Susan was caring and generous and enjoyed Mexican cuisine and margaritas. Susan passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 30 days. She was preceded in death by her parents Orville and Lois, brother Roger and nephew Drew Showers. Susan is survived by her brothers Bob Petersen of Omaha and Ron (Judy) Petersen of Chambers, NE; sister Sandie (Ron) Showers of Bennington; 5 nieces Visitation Thursday 10 to 11 AM followed by funeral at 11 AM at the funeral home, including a ceremony by the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard. Private Inurment; Memorials to the American Heart Assc. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Reichmuth Funeral Home 21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222

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Memorials to the American Heart Assc Susan Louise Petersen was born on August 25, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Orville and Lois (Tiedje) Petersen. She grew up in Bennington where she attended grade school and graduated from Bennington High... View Obituary & Service Information

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