Dennis Peterson
September 23, 1944 ~ April 25, 2020
Dennis Peterson, 75, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a long illness. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon with a Memorial Service beginning at 10:30 a.m. by Celebrant Dawn Stephens. Inurnment: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Alden Cemetery, Alden, Iowa.
Survivors include his sister, Kaye (Peterson) Surls; and other family members, Christopher Surls, Dan (Christy) Surls, AJ Surls, Will Surls, Rebeckah Clark, Josh Clark, and Raven Hesseltine-Clark.
Dennis Eugene Peterson was born September 23, 1944, in Webster City, to W. James and Dorothy (Nassen) Peterson. He grew up on a farm near Alden, Iowa, and graduated from the Alden Community High School. After graduation, he lived in Florida, California, and Colorado before returning to Iowa in 1995. He worked at the Salvation Army Store in Marion until he moved to Mount Vernon to become the Property Manager of the Imperial Apartments, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. He also rented a room at Polly's Antiques in Mount Vernon.
Dennis was an avid collector of anything unique or unusual. He enjoyed going to estate sales, flea markets, or anywhere he felt he could find that item that was 'just a little different'.
He was a lifelong student of 'the mind' and reveled in engaging family and friends in what he considered thought-provoking conversations.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House.
A Special Thank You to all the employees of the Hospice House. The care and comfort they provided during his final days was greatly appreciated.
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So sorry to hear about Dennis, I got to know him through Polly Anns Antiques. He was a kind and caring person and will be missed.
Oh Denny , How John and I and the Boys will miss you. We have been friends since the Salvation Army Days over 24 years. We have shared so much fun and so many adventures. From fishing, gambling, garage sales , antique shopping roaming the country side To wonderful conversations we would have we could talk for hours. I loved the way you could view all sides of something. I loved your on a scale from 1-10 philosophy. You were such a part of our family for some many years . I will so much miss your positive out look on everything you could always make us smile and laugh. we are going to miss seeing that sweet boyish grin and hearing that booming laugh. You were a true friend and A One in a Million kind of Person. Until we meet again my friend In that Great Big Garden in the Sky. We will keep you in Our Hearts❤️
Dennis was a major part of our life for the last twenty years as he was our Imperial Apartment manager in Mt. Vernon and a outstanding one. He kept and cared for our apartments like they were his own and we care for Dennis like he was part of our family and developed a close and personal relationship that we will always treasure. We were so saddened and shocked to see his Obit in the paper and felt so sad for our deep lost. Our only comfort is knowing he is in a great place and no longer suffering. Just thinking of him reminds us so many many great memories and conversations. May God welcome him into his kingdom and bless him with open arms as he reunites with his Father and Mother. Dennis, we loved you and our hearts are empty and hurting, but one day we will meet again. Frank and Geri Kintzle