Billy Dean Peterson died June 30, 2004, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, Iowa. After Cremation his memorial was held on July 12, 2004 at Iowa River Church of the Brethren. Internment was at Riverside Cemetery. Billy Dean was the son of Clarence and MayBelle Stehlik Peterson. He was raised in Marshalltown. Billy is survived by his wife Connie of Marshalltown; Step-daughters, Angela and Melissa Jensen of Marshalltown; brothers, Donald (Dorothy), Ted (Peggy) and Larry Peterson, all of Marshalltown; and his sister Mildred Paul of Marshalltown. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Maxine McMahon and Charlotte Hart.