Aaron Peterson

Aaron Michael Peterson, 35, of Belmond, Iowa, passed away at home on September 25, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Belmond, Iowa, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 3rd Avenue NE. Visitation will take place Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street SE, Belmond, Iowa. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

The service will be livestreamed on the Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be directed to Aaron’s family. Cremation will follow the services.

Aaron Michael Peterson was born on May 24, 1991, in Mason City, Iowa, to Leonard Peterson and Floy Stockseth. He grew up in Belmond and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Aaron attended Belmond-Klemme Schools and Clarion-Goldfield High School his Sophomore and Junior years. He participated in football, basketball, choir, show choir, and Thespians, and was an active 4-H member from fourth grade through high school.  He exhibited nearly every type of animal at the Wright County Fair, earning numerous trophies and awards over the years.  Aaron graduated from Belmond-Klemme High School in 2009.

After a brief time at NIACC, Aaron chose a career in manufacturing and worked throughout North Iowa, including positions with Iowa Select during high school, Winnebago Industries, and most recently Stellar Industries in Garner.

Aaron loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and camping were some of his greatest passions. He especially enjoyed sharing those experiences with his Father, Wife, and Children.

Aaron is survived by his wife of 13 years, Kiya Bailey Peterson who he loving called “Twitch”  his children, Brayden Peterson of Belmond.  Riley Tupper, Alex Bonin, Jaelynn Peterson, and Summer Peterson at home ; his parents, Leonard and Floy Peterson of Belmond; his sister, Halie Peterson of Clear Lake, and his very special Niece Maddison Peterson of Belmond.   In-laws Jeremy and Patty Schmidt of Dumont, IA. Sister-in-law Jalissa Schmidt of Texas. Niece Luna and nephew Mateo of Texas and nephew Sam Rockow of Belmond. Extended family members: Chris Stockseth of Grimes, IA and Martie Stockseth of Grimes, IA. Regina Slavens, Lebanon, MO. Jennie (Robbie) Sapp of Camdenton, MO. Becky Frazier of Palm Bay. FL. Thomas (Michelle) Frazier of Nixa, MO. Tracy Frazier, of Wellborn, FL. Kelly (Al) Dickes of Ventura, IA. Kristi (Kevin) Wilcke of Clear Lake, IA, Jason (Jodi) Schmidt of Dumont, IA. Justin (Rhonda) Schmidt of Dumont, IA. Amanda Schmidt of Dumont, IA. Kathy (Rollie) Doty of Clarksville, IA. Theresa (Chris) Cook of Arkansas. Chad (Tammy) Dietz of Dumont, IA. Shawn (Alexis) Dietz of Hampton, IA. Todd (Lynn) Dietz of Charles City, IA. Grandparents. Patricia (Tom) Frazier of Lebanon, MO. Dean Dietz of Dumont, IA. Ron (Donna) Schmidt of Dumont, IA.  and many friends and loved ones whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Linda Peterson, Merlin and Rose Lee Stockseth, Gerald Tupper, and Jeanie Dietz; his father-in-law Chris Tupper; his Uncles Perry Stockseth and Ben Tupper; and his Aunt Shannon Paulus.

Aaron was loved by many and will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for the outdoors, and the many memories he created with those he loved.

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