Jeff was a Cheyenne, Wyoming East High School and a Chadron State graduate. He loved working outdoors and spending time with family.
Family members include his wife Shannon; children Abigail (Michael) Peatrowsky of Omaha, Nebraska and Brandon Peterson of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren Lincoln and Eleanor; brothers Lance (Ginny) Peterson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mick (Monica) Peterson of Farmington, New Mexico and Doug (Yvonne) Peterson of Cheyenne, Wyoming and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27th at United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to United Lutheran Church or Bridges to Hope.