In lieu of flowers, the family ask you to donate to the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska in her honor. Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Randolph, is in charge of the arrangements. Carmen Marie (Rohde) Petersen was born at St. Joseph Hospital, Osmond, May 30, 1968, to Jack and Elsie Rohde. Carmen died March 8, 2025, at home in Randolph with her loving family at her side. Carmen graduated in 1986 from Randolph High School. After graduation, Carmen entered the workforce. In the early 1990s Carmen started working for Hartington Telemarking Inc., where she met Danny Petersen. Danny and Carmen were married July 10, 1992, in the upstairs conference room of HTI. They had two sons. Later, Carmen was employed at Pronto in Randolph, where she held the title of General Manager. Her final and most beloved career of 16 years was at Christensen Farms, where she got to work with pigs.

Carmen was very passionate about animals. Carmen made it her life’s mission to feed and care for every stray animal that crossed her path.

Carmen enjoyed doing puzzles, playing games on her computer, and listening to Michael Jackson. She loved being a momma and grandma. She is deeply missed.

Carmen is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Danny Petersen Sr.; mother, Elsie (Larry Kessler) Rohde; her father; a daughter; son, Danny (Jordan) Petersen Jr., Plainview; son, Brennen (Paige) Petersen, Winside; grandchildren, Oakley, Rhettley, Roman, Irelyn, Luhka, Knightley and Kamryn; mother-in-law, Barb Petersen; her siblings, sibling,-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carmen is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Delbert Petersen, and three angel grandbabies.