Kenneth P. Petersen, 78, Des Moines

A memorial service for Kenneth P. Petersen was held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Interment was Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Kenneth Peter "Kenny Pete" Petersen was born in Hartley on Oct. 16, 1945, to Adolf and Emmy (Bern) Petersen. His siblings consisted of two older sisters: Mary Lou Chochon (deceased) and Charlotte Roland (Windsor, Colo.); and two younger brothers: Lester and Arthur (both deceased).

Kenny was married to Cheryl (Kern) for 30 years and together they h...