On April 16, 1941, Roland was married at Fremont in First Lutheran Church to Adeline Schloemer. They farmed northwest of Fremont all their working years and moved into Fremont only a few years ago as their health declined.
He was a life long member of the Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church northwest of Fremont. He had served on the church council, and also on the board of the Bluffs Cemetery. And he had served on the Nickerson Rural Fire Board.
Survivors: wife - Adeline
son - Steven Petersen of Fremont
daughter - Barbara and husband Douglas Garling of Almena, Wisc.
3 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
sister - Dolores McDuffee of Scribner
2 brothers - Gerald and wife Norma Petersen of Fremont
Wes and wife Alyce Petersen of Schuyler
and nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service will be 2 PM Monday (April 6th) in the Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church northwest of Fremont with the Rev. J.O. Baumgartner officiating. The committal will follow in the Bluffs Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Bluffs Cemetery and to the Oaks Indian Mission.
Visitation will be on Sunday (April 5th) from 2 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 2 to 4 PM. at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. The casket will be not be opened in the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Michelle
Fremotn, NE Friday, April 3, 2009 My condolences go out to Rolly's family and friends. He was a very sincere man and I am fortunate to have been able to care for him. God be with you in this time of need.Judy Kimmen
Defiance, IA Saturday, April 4, 2009 Many years have gone by since we have spoken, but my memories of Roland have never changed, his gentle manner and kind ways will always be remembered. My condolences. Judy KimmenJulie Miers
Lincoln, Ne Saturday, April 4, 2009 Grandpa and Grandma Peterson are two of the people in my life that I cherish. Even though I have lost contact with them, I will always remember both of them with very fond memories!! Grandpa, even though I havn't seen or talked to you in years, know, that I loved you very much, and you will always have a special place in my heart. I love you!!!Ross and Bev Rasmussen
Arlington, NE Sunday, April 5, 2009