George W. Peterson

June 8, 1948 - December 6, 2020

George W. Peterson, 72, of Grand Island passed away on Sunday, December 6th at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Dec 12th, at 10 am at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Steven Mitchell will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on the All Faiths Funeral Home Facebook page. George was born on June 8, 1948 in Sidney, NE to William and Doris (Frerichs) Peterson. He was raised and received his education in the Chappell area. On November 1, 1980, George was united in marriage to Donna Nichols. The couple lived in several different cities and states before settling in Grand Island in 1990. George worked at Kelly Well Service and R & M Trucking before becoming the Owner/ Operator of Got To Go Express. For the past few years, George has been a member of United Congregational Church. During his trucking years, George was instrumental in bringing the Special Olympics to Nebraska, particularly, Grand Island with the Trucker’s Convoy. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jeremy Peterson, Lori Ogden, Patricia Scheenen, Pamela Peterson, Marvin (Debra) Goodro, Kevin (Teri) Goodro; 28 grandchildren; 76 great grandchildren; sisters, Joanie Lovendahl, Lucinda Anderson, Kathy Wilson; sister-in-law, Maxine Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; wife; children, Lisa Peterson, Robert Randall, Michael Goodro; five great grandchildren, Damien, Trevor, Beau, Robert Jr., Dakota; brothers, Dana and Walter Peterson; sister, Laurie Price; niece, Renee Peterson, nephew, Jon Michael; and a son-in-law, Kirk Scheenen. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.