Obituary: David Petersen Sr.

David (Dave) Allen Petersen, Sr. passed away on September 19, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Dave is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pamela Petersen, his sister, Theresa (Ken) McCann, his brothers Daniel Petersen Sr, James Petersen Sr, and Patrick Petersen, his son David (Ami) Petersen Jr. and grandchildren Danae and Sean, his son Wayne (Katie) Petersen and granddaughters Emi Carvalho and Victoria Petersen, his daughter Charyl (Chris) Lacombe and grandson Reece, his daughter Carol (Preston) Dunn and grandchildren, Lorin, Brittani and Rian, and his son Kevin Petersen.

Also surviving are numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends that he considered family. Dave was preceded in death by his father William I. Petersen, his mother Lena M. Petersen (Julian), and his brother, Nick Petersen.

Dave proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a decorated war hero. He enjoyed a long career as a truck driver for most of his adult life.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 beginning at 3:00 pm, with a rosary at 5:30 pm at Walton’s Chapel of the Valley in Carson City, Nevada. The funeral mass will take place on Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Dayton, Nevada. Following the funeral mass, Dave will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City, Nevada. There will be a gathering at the family home at the conclusion of the graveside service.

Walton’s Chapel of the Valley in Carson City, Nevada is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Please join us in celebrating the life of David Allen Petersen, Sr. and honoring his memory.