Kenneth Robert Petersen, the son of Robert and Virginia (Sitzman) Petersen, was born February 9, 1950, in LeMars, Iowa. He passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Maggie's Place, Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 74 years.

Ken was raised in Merrill, IA, and graduated from LeMars High School. He attended Iowa State University, and received a Masters degree in Nuclear Engineering. Ken was united in marriage to Susan Peterson on December 28, 1972, in Stanton, Iowa. They lived in Ames, IA, San Jose, CA, and spent the majority of their lives in Ottawa, KS, before moving to Lawrence, KS, in 2020. Simply put, Ken was an excellent human being. He led by example with his quiet demeanor and subtle sense of humor. He was a hard worker, loved solving problems, and was a steady supporter of his family and community. Ken enjoyed spending time in Okoboji with his family and was the designated boat captain each summer. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Sue on April 1, 2022, his parents, and his sister, Peggy Petersen.

Ken is survived by his daughter, Emily (Michael) Moss of Leawood, KS; son, Eric (Kim) Petersen of Eudora, KS; grandchildren: Maren, Whitney, and Chase Moss and Mason Petersen; sister Kathy (Larry) Prather of Phoenix, AZ; and brothers: Kevin (Linda) Petersen of Quartz Hill, CA, Gary (Cheryl) Petersen of Storm Lake, IA and Rick (Vikki) Petersen of Clearwater, FL; bothers-in-law: Jim Raney of Stanton, IA and Bob (Lynn) Peterson of Okoboji, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on
Friday, July 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Elinor Bedell State Park Shelter, 1619 260th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Private family inurnment at Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, IA

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.