Lowell Peterson – Metz Mortuary

Lowell L. Peterson, age 83, of York, NE died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in York, NE. He was born May 30, 1936 in Laurel, NE to Arvid and Alice (Swanson) Peterson. On May 31, 1956, Lowell was married to Harriet Polen. On August 8, 2008 he was married to Charlene (Hobbs) Johnson. Lowell worked as a farmer, and also was a manager at Welding Supply. He enjoyed reading, collecting various items, and spending time with his family.  

He is survived by his wife Charlene of York, sons LaRon (Julie) Peterson and Mark Peterson both of Reno, NV, and daughter Darcy (David) Stilwell of Silver Springs, NV. He is survived by his step-children Elaine (Paul) Peacock, of Elk Point, SD, Ralph Johnson of York, Jean (James) Lawrence of Milo, IA, Rick (Lisa) Johnson of York, Tim (Kathy) Johnson of York, and Kerry (Lisa) Johnson of McCool Jct.

He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, two brothers Maurice (Peggy) Peterson and Myron (Darlene) Peterson both of Washington State, and a sister Audrey (Cleon) Schwartz of McCool Jct.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Harriet, sons Kirk and Kevin, brothers Lloyd and Arvin, and sister Nadine.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Metz Chapel in York. There will be no viewing or visitation as it was Lowell’s wish to be cremated. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

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