Merle Peterson Obituary
We bid farewell to Merle Peterson of Madison, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 1, 2024 at the age of 81. Merle touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Peterson to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Merle is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Merle's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Peterson and Naomi Peterson (Gustafson); his son Doug Peterson; and his sisters, Betty Mae VanRosendale and Judy Minneart.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria Peterson (Lingle) of Madison; his son Dan Peterson (Trina); his grandsons, Dylan and Austin of California; his brother Richard Peterson of Hawaii; and his siblings-in-law, Joe Minneart, Joanne Melius (Dale), Nyla Nangle (Mike) and Michael Dirks.
