Obituary for Pauline M. Peterson
Pauline (Bruns) Peterson age 86 of Syracuse, formerly of Nebraska City passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side December 29, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born to John and Anna (Weber) Bruns April 8, 1934 on a farm outside of Otoe. She attended and graduated from Otoe High School with the class of 1951. On December 5, 1957 she married Dwight Peterson at St. John’s church in Otoe. To this union 2 daughters were born, Kay and Karrie. Throughout her life, she worked for several years at the Syracuse Medical Center and Arbor Bank in Nebraska City until her retirement. She enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren activities. She loved sewing, playing cards with her card groups, watching the Huskers, and collecting shoes. She is survived by her daughters Kay (Mike) Rakes of Lincoln and Karrie (Doug) Beach of Syracuse; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jason (Gina) Ashlyn, Braedyn and Kingstyn Rakes of Lincoln, John (Whitney) and Jack Rakes of Avoca; Johanna Rakes, Mike and MJ Smith of Nebraska City, Ryan (Ashley) Annalynn, Aliyah, and Aizley Beach of Palmyra, Lindsey (Craig) Leo and Natalie Chase of Auburn, Abby (Matt) Weddingfeld, Darin (Julie) Brooks and Hallee Beach all of Syracuse, Braxton Beach of Lincoln; sister, Helen Aden of Syracuse; sister in law, Ruth Peterson of Nebraska City; many nieces, nephews and friends. . She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dwight in 2008; brothers, Ernest (Delores), Maynard (Geraldine) and Calvin (Harriet) Bruns; brothers in law, Paul Aden, Melvin Peterson, Robert (Viola) Peterson and Kenneth Peterson.
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Visitation
Friday
1
Jan
1:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Marshall Funeral Chapel Nebraska City
1109 First Corso
Nebraska City, NE 68410
The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Social distancing and masks are requested.
Service
Saturday
2
Jan
10:30 AM
Bethel United Church of Christ
2400 Central Avenue
Nebraska City, NE 68410
A mistake was made when initially posting the location of the funeral service. Please note the funeral service is not at the funeral home. It is at Bethel Church. We apologize for the error. Social distancing and masks are required. The service will be streamed live on the Bethel Church Facebook Page.
Cemetery Details
Location
Wyuka Cemetery
710 South 19th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
Memorial Contribution
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