Joan Marie Peterson
July 26, 1931 – April 5, 2025
Joan Marie Peterson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. Born in Gratiot County, Michigan to Helgo and Emma (Jennemann) Rasmussen, Joan’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and service.
Joan attended Fulton Township schools and pursued her passion for nursing at Mercy School of Nursing, where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Her commitment to caring for others was evident throughout her lifetime as a homemaker and active church member.
On February 5, 1955, Joan married the love of her life, Axel ‘Pete’ M. Peterson. Their union was blessed with seven children: David Peterson (Karen), Teresa Lemack (Bruce), Sharon Stroh, Catharine Peterson (dec), John Peterson (Emily Nelson), Tricia King (Christopher), and Ann Kurtz. Joan’s family was her pride and joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
A longstanding member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, Nebraska, Joan’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was also a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the St. Mary’s Ladies Guild where she formed lifelong friendships and contributed to her community.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband Pete, daughter Catharine Peterson, and her grandsons Christopher Lemack and Grant Kurtz. She is survived by her children, grandchildren Bradley Peterson, Stephanie Peterson, Robert Peterson, Kailey Peterson, Michelle Harrison (James), Dan Lemack, Katherine Stroh, Cera Stroh, Brandon King, Ryan King, Paige Lathrop (James), her great-grandchildren Sierra Harrison (John), Bodie Reisser, Rylee Peterson, Bryce Harrison, Alexander King, Owen King, Naia King-Usua, and her great-great-grandchild Jason Harrison.
Joan’s legacy of love, kindness, and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered with affection and gratitude.
Memorial Mass: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m., St. Mary’s of Bellevue Catholic Church, 811 West 23rd Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68005.
Memorials can be sent to St Mary’s Catholic Church of Bellevue or the Columban Fathers / www.columban.org
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Joan or as I knew her as Mrs Peterson was one of my favorite moms when I was in high school and a member of St Mary’s parish. Her home was always well kept and I never had a bad meal. Her presents and commitment to St Mary’s and her family was something special. For years she volunteered for the funeral luncheons where I got the chance to walk into the kitchen to greet her with a hug and see her smiling when I would come to say hello. I know you are with Pete now and at peace.
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