Benny G. Petersen

Benny Gale Petersen, 74, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.

He was born August 12, 1950, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the son of Vern and Mary Etta (Higginbotham) Petersen. He graduated from Galva High School.

Benny was a United States Air Force veteran and worked as a machinist at Hay & Forage and Agco in Hesston, KS.

Survivors include his three children, Patrick Petersen of Pratt, KS, Misty (Dusty) Peterson of Topeka, KS, and Tyler (Chelsey) Petersen of Moundridge, KS; brother, Leroy “Butch” (Grace) Petersen of McPherson, KS; sister, Karen Koehn of McPherson, KS; eight grandchildren, Audrey Petersen, Axton Petersen, Andrew Peterson, Joseph Peterson, Rachel Peterson, Sarah Peterson, Ember Petersen, and Colter Petersen; and many extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother & sister-in-law, William “Bill” & Mary Petersen; a brother, Jerry “Pete” Petersen; brother-in-law, Dave Koehn; nephews, Mark Koehn and Marty Koehn; and great-niece, Heidi Unruh.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 18, with Pastor Jeremy Bower officiating at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be given to the McPherson American Legion Post #24 in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.