Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Charles Dean Peterson
Charles Dean Peterson
Obituary
Guest Book
Charles Peterson Obituary
Charles Dean Peterson, 70, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.
He was born August 20, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Charles and Julia (Rhoades) Peterson. Chuck joined the military when he was 17 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
Chuck married Lisa Bohnenblust on May 6, 1989 in Topeka.
He dedicated 30 years of service to the United States Postal Service as a Package Sorter. He recently retired in October.
He was a simple man and loved nothing more than his granddaughter, Avery, and his beloved dog.
He leaves behind his daughter, Megan (Colton) Faye Leprich; granddaughter, Avery Leprich; and his siblings, Marty (Pam) Peterson, Lisa Walsten and Jolene Fox. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lisa Peterson and his parents.
Chuck’s family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00am., Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Penwell Gabel Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Topeka Cemetery with Military Honors immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To share a memory of Charles or leave a special message for his family, visit the guestbook below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
People and places connected with Charles
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Peterson
Tell your own story about Charles
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Charles Peterson's name
How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Charles Peterson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
