Gary Douglas Peterson, 79, of Madrid, Nebraska passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home in Greeley, Nebraska.

Gary was born July 22, 1944, in Ogallala, Nebraska to Marion and Ruby (Woodley) Peterson. He graduated from Madrid High School with the class of 1962.

On September 28, 1963, Gary was united in marriage to Jerre Lynn Miller, and their union was blessed with two children, Janet and Shelly.

After high school Gary worked on a ranch in the Sandhills and enjoyed his time being a cowboy. After marriage Gary found a passion in being a mechanic in which he owned and operated his own mechanic shop, Peterson's Auto Service, located just behind his house in Madrid, Nebraska. Once his children were born, Gary loved to spend many days at Lake McConaughy on his sailboat with his wife and two daughters. As Gary got older, he enjoyed motorcycle rides with his wife in which they would ride across the county to different vacation spots.

Gary is survived by his children, Janet (David) Hoffert of Fergus Falls, Minnesota and Shelly (Patrick) Donovan of Greeley, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Jessi Hoffert and Montana, Kendra (Marcus) Fox, Ryne Donovan, and Kara (Benjamin) Ramold; and a brother, Marion Jr. Peterson.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jerre Lynn; his brother, Kenneth; and sisters, Janice and Sharon.

At Gary's request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest in the Madrid Cemetery following a private family graveside service.

Memorials are suggested to the Family's Choice. Condolences may be sent to Shelly Donovan, P.O. Box 262, Greeley, NE 68842.