David Peterson, age 67, of Wiota, WI, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington, WI. He was born August 28, 1945 in Monroe, WI, the son of LeRoy and Grace (Field) Peterson, Sr. David attended Hawley Grade School and graduated from Darlington High School in 1963. He lived in rural Wiota most of his life. David was united in marriage to Martha "Marty" Ronnerud on December 29, 1968 at East Wiota Lutheran Church.
David is survived by his wife: Marty at home; one son: Didrik (Elizabeth Schoenknecht) Peterson of Inver Grove Heights, MN; one daughter: Siri (boyfriend, Keith Wilson) Peterson of Portland, OR; one granddaughter: Solveig Peterson; three sisters: Charlotte Armstrong of Beloit, WI; Sharon Stoney of Fennimore, WI; and Shelby (Larry) Ward of Juda, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: LeRoy Peterson, Jr.
David was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church, serving on its council, and for one year as its president. He served in the United States Air Force for four years in Illinois, Texas, Germany, and Idaho. David loved to drive his classic cars, ride horses, and work with wood.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Wiota Lutheran Church, 6682 State Road 78, South Wayne, WI, with Rev. Luke S. Smetters officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in David's name.
David is survived by his wife: Marty at home; one son: Didrik (Elizabeth Schoenknecht) Peterson of Inver Grove Heights, MN; one daughter: Siri (boyfriend, Keith Wilson) Peterson of Portland, OR; one granddaughter: Solveig Peterson; three sisters: Charlotte Armstrong of Beloit, WI; Sharon Stoney of Fennimore, WI; and Shelby (Larry) Ward of Juda, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: LeRoy Peterson, Jr.
David was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church, serving on its council, and for one year as its president. He served in the United States Air Force for four years in Illinois, Texas, Germany, and Idaho. David loved to drive his classic cars, ride horses, and work with wood.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Wiota Lutheran Church, 6682 State Road 78, South Wayne, WI, with Rev. Luke S. Smetters officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in David's name.