Petersen, Brett Allen (1965 - 2019)

PETERSEN, STRANDSKOV, CHRISTENSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/17/2019 at 18:42:20

Name of deceased: Brett Allen Petersen

Aged: 54 yrs, 5 mo, 3 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: March 6, 1965; Omaha, Douglas County, IA

Died: Aug. 9, 2019; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Mother, Karma (Strandskov) Petersen of Harlan, IA; sister, Lisa Christensen of Highlands Ranch, CO; brother, Darrin Petersen (spouse, Joy) of Harlan, IA; nephew, Jacob Christensen; nieces, Jordan Petersen, Taylor Christensen, and Jandy Petersen; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: Father, George Petersen

Education: Attended Laurel School, Harlan, IA; graduated from Harlan (IA) Community High School. He then attended Iowa State University in Ames, IA and South West Iowa Community College, Creston, IA.

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: Employed by the Department of Human Services at Systems Unlimited (therapy and counseling services) and was currently working for Concerned Inc. He spent more than 15 years working with special needs and autistic children and adults.

Hobbies/Interests: avid reader; musician, playing trumpet in numerous bands

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