Dr. William Allen Peterson

December 10, 1922 - February 19, 2021

Dr. William Allen Peterson, 98, of Lewes, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 in his residence at The Moorings, Lewes, DE. Dr. Peterson was born in Rochester, MN on December 10, 1922. He had a long and distinguished career as a Periodontist in the Navy. He served from 1942 when he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Army while in Dental school. Dr. Peterson was commissioned as a LTJG in the Navy upon graduation and was either on active duty or active reserve until he retired in September 1983. Dr. Peterson was a senior leader with the Boy Scouts for many years, and was a member of Rotary International for 45 years. He was an active member of his church community at St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes and at his residential community at The Moorings. While serving as the Dental Officer at the Naval Academy, he and his wife served as advisors to many midshipmen but especially Scott Provo from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and Philip Cullon of Washington, DC. Dr. Peterson is survived by his sons, Charles Peterson of Bethany Beach, DE and Blaine Peterson of Washougal, WA as well as his three grandchildren, Leslie Hartzell of Ocean City, NJ and Kirstin and William Peterson of Washougal, WA. Private Services will take place at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and for those wishing to watch a live YouTube stream of the service, please visit the church's website at https://stpeterslewes.org/ on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11 AM and choose their YouTube link to be directed to the service link. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.