Marlene Ann Peterson was born Sept. 28, 1935, to Glenn E. and Anna Mae (Brooks) Gibbs on a farm north of Tekamah. She passed away June 26, 2022, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 86.
Marlene attended a country school north of Tekamah. Her family moved to Craig in 1942 and she graduated from Craig High School in 1952.
Marlene was married to Bruce Arnold Peterson Sept. 13, 1953, in Craig. To this union were born three children: Bruce Alan, Katherine Ann and Terry Eugene. Their family moved several times before building their home in rural Oakland in 1970. She lived there until moving into assisted living.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; son, Bruce Alan; daughter, Kathy; parents, Glenn and Anna; brother, Dick Gibbs; sister-in-law, Edith Gibbs; niece, Vickie Green.
She is survived by her son, Terry of Foristell, Mo.; three grandchildren, Lindzey, Cheyenne and Dalton; sister, Sue Anderson of Oakland; brother, Joe Gibbs of Hooper.
Private Family Graveside
Memorials directed to the family for future designation.
Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. www.pelanfuneralservices.com
