Darwin Peterson, age 75, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron. His Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at American Lutheran Church in Huron. A private burial will be held at Sterling Cemetery near Bruce, SD at a later date. Visitation, with his family present will be from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron.

Darwin's family encourages motorcycles at his visitation and service.

Darwin Wendell Peterson was born on May 8, 1947 to parents Wendell A. and Lois B. (Pederson) Peterson in Brookings County, South Dakota. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1965. He attended Watertown Vo-Tech for business machine and office repair. Darwin moved to Huron to manage a gas station where he was then offered a position at Huron Office Supply. After many years, Darwin opened his own business, Office Equipment Service, which he faithfully ran for the last 30 plus years.

Darwin married JoAnne Labor in Huron on June 6, 1973. Darwin was a man of many hobbies. He loved to go motorcycling, attending Sturgis almost every year since 1972. He enjoyed quick-draw, jet-skiing, and horses. He was a collector of knives, guns, and watches. He was a member of American Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnne of Huron; his children, Philip Peterson of Huron, Ashley Peterson of Sioux Falls, Brett (Laura) Burt of Austin, TX, and Shane Burt of New Braunfels, TX; three grandchildren, Kennedy Pudwill, Brendan and Aidan Burt; siblings Dennis (Wendy) Peterson of Bruce and Janice (Tom) Fergen of Brookings; sisters-in-law, Barb (Dave) Templeton and Cheryl (Gene) Ludens; brother-in-law Gene (Bev) Labor; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; brother-in-law Larry (Janice) Hancock.