Petersen, Gary (1952 - 2025)

PETERSEN, KIMBALL

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/19/2025 at 15:36:56

Name of deceased: Gary Petersen

Aged: 73 yrs, 2 mo, 8 days

Residence: Elk Horn, IA

Born: Feb. 17, 1952; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: April 25, 2025; Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Graveside: Thursday, June 12, 2025; Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Step-brother, John (spouse, Jane) Kimball of Pequot Lake, MN

Predeceased by: Father, Edward John Petersen; mother, Ardith Kimball; stepfather, Randal Kimball; brothers, Alan and Danny Petersen; sister-in-law, Shari Petersen

Education: Residing in Kirkman, Gary attended the Irwin-Kirkman schools, from which he graduated. During high school, Gary and his brother, Al, formed a band—Gary played guitar and took the lead as the vocalist.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: Enlisted in the U. S. Navy from 1969 to 1971

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: no information provided

Hobbies/Interests: Had a deep passion for music. He could be strumming his guitar or playing the keyboard, but always found great joy in making music, often spending hours immersed in it.

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com