In Memory Of
Donald E. Peterson
1934
2022
Donald E. Peterson
September 27, 1934 — October 6, 2022
Donald Eugene Peterson, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Autumn Home Plus in Topeka.
He was born September 27, 1934 in Scandia, the son of Edwin and "Bessie" (Higgins) Peterson.
Don graduated from Seaman High School in 1952 where he was a member of the National Thespian Society. Donald served as a medic in the Army National Guard.
Don was employed by the Menninger Foundation as a Grounds Foreman for 40 years before retiring in 1992.
On November 10, 1954, Don and Lois Darlene Blankenship were united in marriage enjoying more than 67 years together.
Don was an avid fisherman and enjoyed extending those skills to teaching his grandkids the art of baiting, casting, patience, removing fish, cleaning and eventually cooking them for fish fries. Camping, landscaping, and just being outdoors brought him great joy.
Don was a very devoted family man; always there for us and working extra jobs so we could go on vacations each summer to see family. He was our boat driver, our mechanic, our teacher, our mentor and our rock. He was very outgoing, never knew a stranger and was always willing to listen, help or offer advice. He loved to tease. He was ornery but had a huge heart. He always stressed safety. "That's the main thing!"
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who loved his family dearly and they returned his love. He will be greatly missed.
Grateful to have shared his life, are wife, Lois Peterson; children, Debbie Weiler (Del), Denise Peterson and Craig Peterson (Linda); grandchildren, Brad Weiler (Christy), Hollee Townsend, Meg Jones (Aaron), Nick Guindon (Kelly), Cole Peterson, Conner Peterson; great-grandchildren, Kade, Tylor, Jayden & Blaine Townsend, Mia and Talan Weiler, Ansley, Jase and Roli Jones and Rhett Guindon; and brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his parents, Edwin (Bessie Higgins); sister Dorothy, brother Paul, sister Viola, sister Ruth, sister Virginia, brother John, brother Jim, and sister Verna.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Parker-Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the Parker-Price Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087; or the, Dementia Society of America, 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901; or to, St. Croix Hospice 5835 SW 29th St Suite 200, Topeka, KS 66614.
Don's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
He was born September 27, 1934 in Scandia, the son of Edwin and "Bessie" (Higgins) Peterson.
Don graduated from Seaman High School in 1952 where he was a member of the National Thespian Society. Donald served as a medic in the Army National Guard.
Don was employed by the Menninger Foundation as a Grounds Foreman for 40 years before retiring in 1992.
On November 10, 1954, Don and Lois Darlene Blankenship were united in marriage enjoying more than 67 years together.
Don was an avid fisherman and enjoyed extending those skills to teaching his grandkids the art of baiting, casting, patience, removing fish, cleaning and eventually cooking them for fish fries. Camping, landscaping, and just being outdoors brought him great joy.
Don was a very devoted family man; always there for us and working extra jobs so we could go on vacations each summer to see family. He was our boat driver, our mechanic, our teacher, our mentor and our rock. He was very outgoing, never knew a stranger and was always willing to listen, help or offer advice. He loved to tease. He was ornery but had a huge heart. He always stressed safety. "That's the main thing!"
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who loved his family dearly and they returned his love. He will be greatly missed.
Grateful to have shared his life, are wife, Lois Peterson; children, Debbie Weiler (Del), Denise Peterson and Craig Peterson (Linda); grandchildren, Brad Weiler (Christy), Hollee Townsend, Meg Jones (Aaron), Nick Guindon (Kelly), Cole Peterson, Conner Peterson; great-grandchildren, Kade, Tylor, Jayden & Blaine Townsend, Mia and Talan Weiler, Ansley, Jase and Roli Jones and Rhett Guindon; and brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his parents, Edwin (Bessie Higgins); sister Dorothy, brother Paul, sister Viola, sister Ruth, sister Virginia, brother John, brother Jim, and sister Verna.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Parker-Price Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the Parker-Price Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087; or the, Dementia Society of America, 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901; or to, St. Croix Hospice 5835 SW 29th St Suite 200, Topeka, KS 66614.
Don's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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