Stanley Dean Peterson, the son of Carl V. and Honorine (Anderson) Peterson was born April 22, 1928 on a farm northwest of Villisca, Iowa. He passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 92 years, 2 months, and 26 days.

Stanley started school in Villisca, but when he was in first grade, the family moved to Stanton. As a teenager, Stanley was busy with an Omaha World Herald paper route. He graduated from Stanton High School in 1946 and began working with his father in the building and cement trade. Stanley was united in marriage to Janice Fast on April 22, 1949 in Stanton, Iowa. They had three children: Vickie, Cindy, and Craig. In 1954, Stanley went of work for Nyman Electric Co-op as a groundman and after 39 years of service, he retired in 1993 as a line superintendent. He joined the Stanton Fire Department in 1950 and was a life member. Stanley was also a member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church, serving two terms on the board and as an usher and greeter. He always made sure coffee was fixed ahead of time for services and funerals. Stanley served on the Stanton School board from 1965 until 1972. In retirement, he volunteered with delivering meals for the Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed playing golf, especially on Mondays with the wobbles. Stanley was a past member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents: son, Craig Peterson; 3 brothers: Donald "Pete" Peterson and his wife Janis, Dale Peterson, and Norman Peterson; and great grandchild, Maggie Soll.

Stanley is survived by his wife of 71 years, Janice Peterson of Stanton, IA; two daughters: Vickie (Lynn) Wolfe of Villisca, IA and Cindy (Alan) Beeson of Red Oak, IA; 6 grandchildren: Aimee (Cody) Mauderly, Emilee (Kirt) Soll, Erin Bowden and special friend Kirk, Kelly (Eric) Kline, Ryan (Samantha) Beeson and Sarah (Nate) Perrien; 17 great-grandchildren: Mackensie and Max Mauderly, Farrah, Gracie and Jackson Soll, Reece Larson, Brock Bowden, Tyler, AJ and Stella Beeson, Nolan, Marlee and Mia Perrien, and Sam, Jack, Charlie and Lucy Kline; great-great-grandchild, Bennett Hambright; brother, Carl Vincent Peterson of Placentia, CA; sister, JoAnn (Joseph) English of Burnsville, MN; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Peterson of Ledyard, CT; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Memorial Graveside service will be held
Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
At Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa

Memorials contributions may be direct to Mamrelund Lutheran Church or Stanton Fire & Rescue.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.