Becky Lynn Petersen

Becky Lynn Petersen, 56, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th Street, with Pastor Emily Sauer officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. Inurnment will take place at North Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Becky was born August 7, 1968, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Billy and Janet (Sorensen) Preston. She grew up in Humboldt and attended Humboldt and Fort Dodge Schools before graduating from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1987. She continued her education at Iowa Central Community College where she earned her Associate of Applied Science Degrees in both Business and Accounting. She met her husband Allan in the Spring of 1986. They were married on October 20, 1990, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. She worked various jobs over the years, but her most notable employment would be Citizens Community Credit Union and Casey’s General Store where she worked for many years. Her family was important to her and she found great joy in raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. Becky also found joy in hobbies such as cross-stitch and a day at the casino. A voracious reader, she immersed herself in a multitude of genres, but her heart held a special place for the magical world of Harry Potter. Becky's adventurous spirit shone through in her travels with her husband, particularly when they ventured to the vibrant city of Minneapolis. There, moments were dedicated to loving rituals like manicures, enjoying sumptuous dinners, and indulging in a little retail therapy—a true testament to their shared joy in each other's company. Cruises to the Bahamas and a trip to Vegas with her sisters were other notable memories. In her younger years, Becky relished her time spent playing BINGO, which was a significant part of her leisure activities. Among her favorite pastimes was watching her beloved shows, particularly "The Voice," which she followed diligently.

Becky is survived by her husband of nearly 35 years: Allan Petersen; 3 children: Mandi (Alan) Preston, Brent (Bridgette) Petersen, and Beth (Joe) Hinners; 7 grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Brenda (Sheldon) Schnetter and Kelly (Junior) Boeckholt. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Billy and Janet Preston; step-dad: Robert Gene Thorn; brother: Billy Gene Preston Jr.; and nephew: Branden Wayne Preston.