DEWAYNE “PETE” C. PETERSON, 78, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 13th, 2011 in South Vienna, Ohio. He was born May 17th, 1933 in Escanaba, Michigan the son of the late Rudolph & Iris (Schultz) Peterson.  He was a USAF Korean War veteran and retired from Studebaker Electric after 30 years service.  He is survived by Judy Goins; four sons; Andrew & Lora (Flick)  Peterson, Scott & Michell (Herder) Peterson, DeWayne & Bobbi (Pride) Peterson Jr., Jason Peterson; a daughter, Candace (Peterson) & Rodger Jones; grandchildren, Dean, Zach, Karol, Samantha, Nathan, and Alexandra; great grandchildren, Quinton and Devon; brother, David; three sisters; Joyce, Doty, and Linda; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marian (Allman) Peterson and brother Rudy.  A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday, December 17th, 2011, at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Private burial was at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH  45420. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.trostelchapman.com