Noel Dean Peterson 72 died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS.He was born December 25, 1938 at Liberal, Kansas the son of William Smith-Peterson and Ruth (Farmer) Peterson. He had been a lifetime resident of Hugoton, Kansas and graduated from Hugoton High School. For the past two months he was a resident of Wheatridge Park Care Center. He had worked for Kramer Farms before entering into the US Army. After his return he worked for and retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline.He was a member of the Harley Owner Group and enjoyed riding his Harley before his illness.He served in the US Army from 1961- 1964 and the National Guards from 1964-1966.He is survived by those who called him Daddy, Grandpa, Uncle and Friend. His love of 9 years Wendy HarrisChildren Earl Dean Peterson, Larry, Connie, Alicia, Terry, JustinGrandchildren Cody, Weston, Victoria, Nick, Tessa, SamanthaNieces and Nephews Tom, Ed, Barbara, Jane John, Joyce, Harold.Preceded in death by his parents, wife Beatrice Warner Peterson, brothers Willard, Cornelius, Leslie, sisters Joy and Doris Jean.Graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Hugoton Cemetery with military honors given by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. There is no visitation time.Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901