Andrew Petersen

Andrew Roland Petersen, 26, of Audubon, Iowa passed away April 27, 2016 at his home in Audubon.

Andrew Roland Petersen was born on January 18, 1990, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital the son of Steven L. and Lanette D. (Black) Petersen. Andrew was baptized and confirmed at the Federated United Church of Christ in Exira. He attended Audubon Community Schools through the 9th grade before moving to the Exira Community Schools. Andrew graduated in the Class of 2008, and during school he was often called the class clown, for his love of making people laugh.

While in high school he was employed as a cook at Pizza Hut in Audubon. After graduation he worked for Bohlmann Sanitation for several years before moving to Carroll. After his move he was employed at Farner Bocken, The Graphic Edge and Market Link. In February of 2015, he returned to Audubon to live with his mother where he continued to reside.

Andrew was a past member of the Federated United Church of Christ in Exira. He was a guy who was a self teacher. He loved to build and fix computers, and did this for his friends and family. When he was younger he enjoyed spending time outdoors, and looked forward to weekend camping adventures. He also liked building model cars. Most of all Andrew enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephew.

Andrew will be deeply missed by his mother, Lanette Black of Audubon; sister, Anne (Levi) Kluver of Gray; niece and nephew, Maci and Rylan Kluver of Gray; grandmother, Jan Black of Exira; aunts and uncles, Janice Rieter of Iowa City, Dean (Debbie) Petersen of Earlham, Kim Black of Exira, Brett Black of Omaha, Colette Muhr of Exira, Scott (Diane) Black of Hamlin, DeEtte McCaw of Exira; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Steven Petersen; paternal grandparents, Leo and Evelyn Petersen; maternal grandfather, Roland Black; and his great-grandparents.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Exira Lutheran Church with Pastor Steven Frock and Reverend Nancy Jensen officiating. Open visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church, and visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Andrew's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF

Andrew Roland Petersen

BORN
January 18, 1990 ~ Audubon, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 ~ Audubon, Iowa
At the age of
26 years, 3 months & 9 days

FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2016
Exira Lutheran Church ~ Exira, Iowa

OFFICIANTS
Pastor Steven Frock
Exira Lutheran Church ~ Exira, Iowa

Reverend Nancy Jensen
United Church of Christ ~ Atlantic, Iowa

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
“Ships of Heaven” by Black Hawk
“Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone” by Chris Tomlin
“See You Again” by Charlie Puth
“Asleep” by The Smith’s

CASKET BEARERS
Kim Black
Willy Muhr
Braxton Haupert
Levi Kluver
Tim Rodine
Bear Nieberger
Michael Clark

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Rylan Kluver
Maci Kluver
Misty Bell
Candace Black
Jesse Black
Brooke Black
Sam Muhr
Aspen O’Neill
Dayton McCaw
Cam Jahnke
Barry Knorr
Derek Leslie
Jason Watson
Brett Black
Scott Black
Ashley Siepker
Austin Morgan
Sebi Metheny

LUNCHEON
The family invites you to join them for lunch immediately
following the funeral service in the church fellowship hall.