Peckham, R. J. 1917 – 2001

PECKHAM, MUNDELL, CURTIS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:27

Source: Times Plain Dealer; Mar. 28, 2001 Page A-2
from Elma library collection assembled by Marian (Marr) McGee
Transcribed by Joy Moore

R.J. Peckham dies
R.J. Peckham died on Tuesday, January 23, 2001.
R.J. Peckham was born November 30, 1917, in Cresco, the son of Jennie Amanda and Randall Peckham. He grew up in Cresco; attending Cresco High School, where he participated in band, wrestling and football. After graduation from high school he attended Upper Iowa for two years.
In 1941, he moved to Des Moines where he married his wife, Geraldine. He retired from Crown Ready Mix in 1980.
Survivors include his wife Geraldine; two daughters: Sheila Mundell .of Branson, MO and Winnie Curtis of Des Moines; one son: Wesley of Des Moines;' eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
R.J. was very proud of his life in Cresco. His family was most appreciative to the community of Cresco for the love and friendship always shown them.