Donald E. Peterson, 63

FELTON - Donald E. Peterson, of Felton, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at home. He was 63.

Donald was born July 10, 1944, in Washington, D.C.

He was a truck driver for Chesapeake Supply & Equipment before becoming disabled 15 years ago.

He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War.

Donald was a member of the American Legion Post 7 and the AARP.

He cut timber, and enjoyed camping, automobiles, the outdoors and attending his son's sporting events.

Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Cameran; and his brother, Wayne Bailey.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Irene Harvey Peterson; six children, John Martin and his wife Karen of Pennsylvania, Bryan, Elisha Armstrong and her husband Pete of Marydel, Jason Peterson of Felton, Pete Peterson of Memphis, Tenn., and Eric Peterson of Georgetown; six grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Hawkins and her husband Sonny of Laurel and Betty Revel and her husband Mickey of Laurel; brothers-in-law, Herbie Harvey of Camden, Bobbie Harvey and his wife Joyce Ann of Little Creek, Jake Harvey and his wife Joyce of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mark Harvey and Sherry Hollinger of Woodside and Charlie Harvey and Dana Roubidox of North Bowers; sisters-in-law, Alice Goulet and her husband Dave of Felton, and Darlene Harvey of Milford; brother-in-law, Pat Ankerman of North Bowers Beach; dear friends, Wade and Penny Kimball; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main Street, Felton, where friends may call after 9 a.m.

Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made to help assist the family with medical expenses that have been incurred and plane tickets for his sons to come to the services.