Matthew Petersen
August 05, 2021
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Matthew Petersen, 44, passed away on August 5, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1977 in Minneapolis to Kermit and Linda (MacDonald) Petersen.
Matt worked for many years at Grinnell Mutual and was very outgoing and social. He enjoyed being around people and participating in different fundraisers to give back. Matt’s greatest joy in life was being a father. He was incredibly devoted to his boys and put their needs before his.
He is survived by his children, Ayden and Zayne Petersen; mother, Linda Nikkel; siblings, Dean (Natalie) Petersen, Kevin (Jennifer) Ozias and Mark (Lisa) Ozias; step-mother, Linda Petersen; grandmother, Helen MacDonald; several aunts, uncles, extended relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by father, Kermit; step-father, Earll Nikkel.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Sam’s Sports Bar and Grill, 3160 8th St SW, Suite P, Altoona.
Memorials may be directed to his family for his boys’ education.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karen Richards
08/10/2021
Matt was a great guy with a big heart. He shared his smile and his humor often. A good life, cut short. My heart and my sympathies are with you, his family and friends, as you say goodbye and cherish his memory.
Wade Sheeler
08/09/2021
Matt was just a great guy. He was always so helpful taking care of our computer issues. He always had a smile and a big hello for everyone he met. He was so proud of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. God Bless You Matt.
Paula Hatch
08/09/2021
Matt was just a wonderful guy to work with. He always had a great story to tell and put a smile on my face everytime we talked. He talked about his boys and his Mom many times. I am so sorry for your loss of this great son and Dad.
Traci Bru
08/09/2021
Sorry for your families loss. I work at Grinnell Mutual with him.
Angie Gritsch
08/08/2021
I am so sorry for the sudden death of your loved one! I had the pleasure of working with Matt and he was certainly one of a kind! He will be missed by so many! Many thoughts and prayers to all his family & close friends!
Amy Jordan
08/07/2021
Matts upbeat personality and kind heart will be greatly missed. What a fun person to have known.
Joyce Beyer
08/06/2021
Matt was a friend to everyone. It was my pleasure to have worked with him. To his family, I want to extend my sincere sympathy..
Greg Gaul
08/06/2021
Matt was one of a kind and had a personality that made him fun to be around. The world has a big hole in it now because he is gone and he will be missed greatly. I hate that I will never see him again, but blessed our paths did cross in this life. To his family-- I am so sorry for your loss. He was definitely one of the good ones.
Teresa Johnson
08/06/2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm deeply saddened by this. I worked with Matt and golfed with him. He was one great guy. Thoughts and prayers being sent.
Frances Ali
08/06/2021
So sorry for the loss of this young soul taken too soon. My heart goes out to Matts family, especially his mom Linda, Ayden and Zayne and their mom, Amina