Bruce was a retired Vice President of Finance for an Electronic Contracting firm. He was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln Continentals and Frontier Harley Davidson (HOG). He was a graduate of University of Nebraska where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Family members include his wife, Lisa; sons Michael Petersen, Lincoln and Thomas Petersen (Clare Campbell), Omaha; brother Greg Petersen, Omaha; six nephews and one niece.
Preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service: 1:00 pm July 8, 2024, Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive.
Memorials to the Arbor Day Foundation.