Darwin E. Petersen, age 95 of Grand Island, NE, formerly of York, NE, died Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Grand Island. He was born on May 25, 1930 to Henry and Emma (Hansen) Petersen in Cordova, NE. On June 24, 1956 he was united in marriage to Beverly Cramer in York.
Darwin proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a longtime letter carrier, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in York and York American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, his coffee group, and walking his dogs. He loved sports, especially the Yankees.
He is survived by his wife Beverly of Grand Island, daughters Darla (Michael) Lingeman and Kelley (Douglas) Lienemann all of Grand Island, five grandchildren, Laramie (Danielle) Lingeman, Zachary (Kourtney) Lingeman, Chance (Megan) Lienemann, Keenan (Brittany) Lienemann, Ty Lienemann, and seven great-grandchildren Jordyn, Logan, Collin, Breckyn, Wyatt, Tanner, and Kade.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at First United Methodist Church in York. Inurnment with military honors will follow at York’s Greenwood Cemetery. Darwin has been cremated. There is no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island.