Edward E. Petersen

   Edward “Ed” E. Petersen, 66, of Sioux City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his residences.

   Private family services will be held with Reverend Roger Madden officiating.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City

   Edward “Ed”, the son of Clarence E. and Edna M. (Myers) Petersen, was born July 9, 1953 in Sioux City.  Ed was a lifelong resident of Sioux City.  He attended Sioux City Schools and graduated from North High School.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sioux City.  After high school, Ed started working in food preparation at local restaurants.  For the past nine years, Ed and his brother Stanley lived together.  In recent years, Ed’s health had been failing.

   Ed enjoyed his large collection of coffee cups and boots and working in the yard.  Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his two dogs: Daisy and Donny.  Ed always enjoyed a good cup of coffee and sweet treats.

   He is survived by five siblings: Larry W. Petersen of Spearfish, SD, Linda M. Benjamin of Lawton, IA, Marlene Herbst and her husband Larry G. of Bronson, IA, Stanley Petersen of Sioux City, IA and Patricia Murphy of Sergeant Bluff, IA; and many nieces; nephews and cousins.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters in infancy: Dianne Lynn and Sheryl Ann; one sister-in-law, Janet Petersen and one brother-in-law, Armand Benjamin.

   Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel is in charge of arrangements.