Della Ann Wiese
February 11, 1955 ~ November 21, 2025
Della A. Wiese, 70, Brandon, SD, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Bethany Home in Brandon, SD.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with a Memorial Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Home.
Della Ann Kuhnert was born on February 11, 1955, in Valley Springs, SD to Orville and Betty (Smith) Kuhnert. She attended Rowena and Valley Springs Elementary schools, and Brandon Valley High School. She was one of seven siblings, Gloria, Allen, Jerry, Jack, John, and Donna.
Della spent her early years working as a waitress, at Burgers-n-More, and running an in-home daycare. She eventually began working at Luverne Truck Equipment in 1991 and stayed there until her disability forced her to retire in 2016.
Della married Terry Wiese on April 30, 1977. They had two children, Amy and Ryan. They divorced in 1993. She met Mark Petersen in 1994, and they have been together ever since.
In her free time, Della enjoyed going to Bingo, crocheting blankets for her grandchildren, cross stitching, putting together puzzles, watching “Wheel of Fortune,” and trying her luck at video lottery. Della lived a simple but fulfilling life, and you always knew that she loved you.
Della is survived by her devoted companion, Mark Petersen; children, Amy and Ryan (Becki); grandchildren, Bre, Mya, Benjamin, and James; Mark’s daughter, Nichole (Trev); Mark’s grandchildren, Tristyn and Caitlynn; and siblings, Gloria, Jerry, Jack, John, and Donna.
Della was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Betty; and brother, Allen.
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