Lenore Shapiro

A memorial service for Lenore is currently pending. Services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Service details will be updated when available.

Lenore P. (Peterson) Shapiro was born on September 16, 1926, in Yankton, South Dakota. She was called home to God on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 98. The daughter of Martin H. and Caroline (Kleider) Peterson, Lenore was raised in Sioux City, where she cultivated a lifelong love for education and community. Lenore's professional journey began as a dedicated first-grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School, where she inspired countless young minds. Her commitment to education led her to further her studies, culminating in a Master's degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Following her advanced education, she took on the vital role of junior high counselor at East Junior High and subsequently at West Junior High Schools, where her influence extended beyond the classroom.

Throughout her life, education was not merely a career but a cornerstone of her identity. Lenore was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, an education sorority. Her passion for learning was reflected in her wide-ranging interests. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, and she actively participated in the Republican party.

Lenore’s faith was the rock on which she based her life. She was a dedicated member of both Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sioux City, where her outgoing and loyal spirit resonated with those around her. She was loved by many.

Lenore is survived by her son, Mark Shapiro of Sioux City, Iowa.