Susan Elaine Petersen, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Bowman) Peterson was born January 15, 1948, at Clarinda, Iowa. She passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 74 years.

Susan was raised in Stanton, Iowa, and graduated from Stanton High School. She attended Iowa State University and then Medical Technologist school at Iowa City, Iowa. Susan was united in marriage to Ken Petersen on December 28, 1972, at 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. Susan enjoyed spending time in Okoboji with her family every year. She loved to visit and make connections with people. Susan loved traveling and exploring new places and learning about the earth and ways to protect all of its beauty for the future. She was a member of Ottawa First United Methodist Church. Susan was preceded in death by her parents.

Susan is survived by her husband, Ken Petersen of Lawrence, KS; son, Eric (Kim) Petersen of Eudora, KS; daughter, Emily (Michael) Moss of Leawood, KS; grandchildren: Maren, Whitney and Chase Moss and Mason Petersen; and brothers: Jim (LaDonna) Raney of Red Oak, IA and Bob (Lynn) Peterson of Okoboji, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

Celebration of Life Service will be held
Friday, April 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
At Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, Iowa
Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating
Inurnment in the Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association and Be the Match.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Susan's arrangements.