Dell was born on July 8th, 1950 to Clifford and Ramona Peissig. He married Mary Josephine Schreiner in Stetsonville, WI on July 3rd, 1971. She survives.
Dell is survived by his children: Jessie (Nigel Gomez) Peissig of Fullerton, CA, Erik (Lovey Walker) Peissig of St. Paul. MN, and Ryan (Laura) Peissig of Oshkosh, WI.
Dell is also survived by his grandchildren: Rio and Iva Peissig Gomez, Emmalynne Peissig, and River Peissig.
Dell graduated from Medford High School in 1968. He was drafted into the US Army in 1970 and served during the Vietnam War until 1971. During his service he was a chauffeur for the Pentagon. After he was discharged from the military, he returned to Dorchester, WI and worked at Marathon Cheese in Medford, WI until 1980. Dell and Mary then farmed outside of Curtiss until 1991. He then worked at All Metal Stamping until he retired in 2012.
Dell was a highly skilled carpenter and builder. He also enjoyed traveling, making trips to the western United States numerous times, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago. Dell was also an avid hunter and appreciated being out in nature. Most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family. He was a kind and loving person who lived life to the fullest, and he will be dearly missed.
Hemer Funeral Service was entrusted with arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded.
