Bruce C. Petersen, 68, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his home in Missoula.
He was born November 6, 1955 in Helena, MT to Harold and Dovie-Ann Petersen.
Bruce was raised in Dillon, MT where he enjoyed playing many sports. He graduated from Dillon High School and went on to earn his teaching degree from U of M Western in Dillon. After college he moved to Stevensville to start his teaching career. Bruce married the love of his life, Kathy Brown, on August 22, 1981. They welcomed their daughter Lindsey to the world on March 1, 1985. Bruce spent many years serving Stevensville as a captain in the Fire Department and as an EMT. He was a middle school teacher for 25 years, and then went to work for the Missoula County Sheriff’s Department as a detention officer. Bruce retired a few years back and used to jokingly comment he is not retired: “I work for my wife, daughter and granddaughters now.” He enjoyed retirement and being able to spend more time with his family.
Bruce is reunited in death with his beloved wife Kathy and his parents Harold and Dovie-Ann. He is survived by his daughter, Lindsey (Wade) Palmer, granddaughters Mia and Cierra Palmer, sister Krista (John) Gebert, nephews Nick and Tim Gebert.
Services will be held at Whitesitt Funeral Home on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow directly at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.