Dean Peyton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dean Peyton of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Sac City, Iowa, who passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Dean may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rolland Peyton and Ethel Peyton; and his wife Diann. He is survived by: his brother Harold (Sue); his children, Chris and Allison Greif (Nick); and his grandchildren, Collins, Lennon, Holden and Madeline.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Brenton Arboretum or EveryStep Foundation. Please include a note indicating the donation is in honor of Dean.
