Jon R. Petersen , 58, formerly of North Platte, passed away July 2, 2019 in Omaha.

Jon was born November 1, 1960 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Robert L. and Arleen J. (Larson) Petersen. He moved to North Platte as a young child and graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1979 and later from Mid Plains Community College where he received his Auto Body Technology Certificate. Jon then joined the United States Army and served from 1981 to 1984. He was honorably discharged as a disabled veteran in 1984 due to a debilitating injury sustained in 1983. Jon enrolled at St. Louis University where he earned his Bachlelors Degree in social work.

Jon had many joys in his life including painting, music, drawing and playing guitar. In his younger years, Jon was a member of North Platte Freedom Train Singers which inspired his lifelong love of all types of music. Jon will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Robert and Arleen Petersen of North Platte; brothers, Marc of North Platte and Todd (Diana) of Kansas City, Missouri and his beloved nieces and nephew.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com . Memorials may be made out to the Disabled Veterans of America.   Family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.