Dwayne R. Peterson

Dwayne R. Peterson, 68 of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his residence, comforted by family following a long battle with lung disease.  Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 at Morningside Lutheran Church with Dwayne’s son Paul officiating and Military Rites offered by the United States Navy.  A private family burial will be on Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation, with family present, will be today, Sunday, February 3^rd from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with a Prayer Service beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Dwayne was born on April 28, 1950 in Hull, Iowa to Paul B. and Pearl (Taylor) Peterson.   He moved from Iowa to Arizona as a young boy, and graduated from Gilbert High School.  Dwayne made a career in the United States Navy, and was a Hospital Corpsman from 1968 until 1991.  He served in several military stations throughout the United States until 1986, when he came back to Iowa.  Dwayne married Nancy Claboe on August 22, 1971 while in California.  He was a proud member of the Morningside Lutheran Church, serving in the youth ministry and the prayer warriors.  Dwayne was a member of the American Legion Post 64 in Leeds.  He loved telling stories and jokes, but his life revolved around his wife, children, and grandchildren. 

Left to treasure his memories include his wife Nancy of Sioux City; sons David (Angela) Peterson of Orange City, John (Lisa) Peterson of Sioux City, and Paul (Charity) Peterson of Sioux City; 10 grandchildren; and sister Darlene (Jerry) Sanborn.

Preceding Dwayne in death include his parents, and his nephew Wade Sanborn.