Died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens
Rudy was born January 24, 1931 in Wahoo, Nebraska to Rudolph C. and Velva 'Larson' Peterson. He was raised in Valley and graduated from Valley High School in 1948. After high school Rudy worked for a short time at Hormel in Fremont then served from 1950-1951 in the United States Marine Corps. He returned to Fremont and continued on a career that lasted a total of 34 years at Hormel (now Wholestone Farms). After retiring in 1984 Rudy worked at the Fremont Mall as a custodian for 9 years.
Rudy married Jean Tillman and they made their home in Fremont, Jean died in 1958. He then married Dorothy Baker Wallin on June 29, 1961 and she died in February of 2010. Rudy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fremont and was involved in the choir, several boards and committees as well as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Rudy also was a member of the Sr. Golf League at Valley View Golf Course and a member of the American Legion Post 20 in Fremont.
Survivors:
Sons Jimmy (Debra) Peterson of Fremont
Kim (Teresa) Wallin of Fremont
Paul Peterson of Fremont
Michael (Mary) Peterson of Shenandoah, IA.
Daughter Linda (John) Risch of Monterey Park, CA.
8 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
Rudy was preceded in death by his wives, parents, son Donald Wallin, daughter-in-law Diane Peterson and brother Brian.
The memorial service will be 10:30am Friday, November 1 at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard Crooks will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the church and Dodge Co. Humane Society. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Dick Mendenhall
Fremont, NE Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Great guy. Played softball with him back in the day. Tremendous pitcher and competitor. Later I reconnected with him on a daily basis at the Clemmons Dog Park. He was so proud of his family and all their accomplishments. And so kind to the dogs he had during the time he could come to the park. He was kind of King of the Dog Park during those days. What a guy!!Valley View Golf Course
Fremoint, NE Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Rudy was a member of Valley View Golf Course for many years. He was a pleasure to be around and we will miss him. Thank you for your service to our country!Our condolences to his family. RIP, good friend!!
George and Linda Gottschall
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Jimmy and Deb we just want to send our prayers with the loss of Rudy. J.R. just remember the good times you had. OOHRAH to the Marine in Heaven.Gregg Kupfer
omaha, NE Sunday, October 27, 2019 Grew up down the street from the Petersons. Paul was a good sketch artist and my brother played in the band with Jimmy. Will never forget the scent of cigars from Rudy when you went over to their house. Thanks for the memories. Hope you are all doing well. Much love-Gregg Kupfer