Ernest M. Peterson

Ernest M. Peterson, age 87, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at Avantara in Lake Norden, South Dakota.

Ernest M Peterson was born on May 3 ^rd , 1935 to parents Merle and Gladys (Campbell) Peterson in Clark, South Dakota.

After attending school in Clark; Ernest enlisted into the United States Army on March 1 ^st , 1954 in Sioux Falls, SD where he earned his GED. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Bossen in Alexandria, Virginia and they had two sons, James LeMar and Kelly Lee. He was discharged in Fort Belvoir, Virginia on March 2, 1957. The couple later divorced and Ernest moved to Roselawn, Indiana.

He spent most of his life driving truck in the United States and Canada. He drove for Van Wyhe Trucking and MidState Transport. Ernest enjoyed driving and racing his race car and was an active member in the VFW as well as the American Legion.

Ernest is survived by his two sons, James Peterson and Kelly Peterson, one grandson, Brock Peterson, one sister in-law, Sharon Peterson, several nieces and nephews, and several step children.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 2 brothers, and 1 nephew.

A visitation will be held at the Furness Funeral Home Chapel in Clark, SD on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the funeral to follow. Burial will be held after the Funeral Service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Clark, SD.

Funeral services are with Furness Funeral Home of Clark where there is an online registry at www.furnessfuneralhome.com.