Jeanette E. Petersen, 81, of, Waterloo died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital.

Jeanette was born on January 9, 1943, in Cresco, IA, to Frank Leonard and Eleanora Thelma (Medhaug) Long.

She married Gerald W. Petersen on November 26, 1960; he preceded her in death in 2010.

Jeanette was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She made a beautiful home for her family filled with laughter and love.

She loved music, old Rock and Roll, especially Elvis, Buddy Holly and Toby Keith. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She enjoyed going out to eat, shopping and most of all spending time with her loved ones.

Jeanette is survived by her five children: daughter, Lori (Leo) Steimel of Waterloo, son, Rory Petersen of Marshalltown; daughter, Debby Silber of Galesburg, IL, daughter, Dawn Petersen of Toledo, and daughter, Melissa Petersen of Waterloo; 13 grandchildren: Alexander, Amanda, Ariell, Tyler, Olivia, Alex, Emily, Marissa, Katie, Maya, Isaac, Isabelle, and Ari; 5 great grandchildren: Dallas, Rosalee, Adler, Anthony and Freddy; a sister, Ellen Huston of Waterloo; and a daughter-in-law, Laura Castell of State Center.

Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers: Bill, Sam, and Marty Long.

Visitation: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Locke on 4th, 1519 West 4th Street, Waterloo.

Family burial services will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Denver.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Locke on 4th is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com