Peck, Raymond 1942-2013

PECK, THEILEN, OLSON, BAKER, RACKETT, CAUSEY, MEZZIE

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Date: 1/29/2013 at 09:05:42

Raymond Peck, 71, of Newton died on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Iowa City VA Health Care Systems in Iowa City.

A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Raymond’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Raymond, the son of Raymond and Emma (Theilen) Peck, was born on Jan. 13, 1942, in Kewanee, Ill. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Journeyman Electrician for many years. Raymond was united in marriage with Janet Olson on Dec. 19, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nev. They made their home between California and Iowa before moving to Iowa permanently after Raymond’s retirement. He was a former member of the American Legion in Kellogg, Iowa and enjoyed hunting and playing pool.

Those left to honor Raymond’s memory are his wife, Janet Peck of Newton; children, Jon Peck of Boone, Colorado, Scott Peck of Newton, Ron (Rhonda) Peck of Newton, and Chris Peck of Newton; his five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his siblings, Mary (Larry) Baker of Calif., Carol Rackett of Calif., Paul (Genevieve) Peck of Nev., Roseanne (Emmett) Causey of Calif., and Greg (Becky) Peck of Calif.; and his many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Raymond Douglas; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lois (Bob) Mezzie. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News Website.
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Raymond Peck
January 13, 1942 - January 22, 2013
Newton, Iowa

Memorial Service: 2:30 P.M., Friday, January 25, 2013 at the funeral home.

Raymond, the son of Raymond and Emma (Theilen) Peck, was born on January 13, 1942 in Kewanee, IL. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Journeyman Electrician for many years. Raymond was united in marriage with Janet Olson on December 19, 1975 in Las Vegas, NV. They made their home between California and Iowa before moving to Iowa permanently after Raymond’s retirement. He was a former member of the American Legion in Kellogg, Iowa and enjoyed hunting and playing pool. Those left to honor Raymond’s memory are his wife, Janet Peck of Newton; children, Jon Peck of Boone, Colorado, Scott Peck of Newton, Ron (Rhonda) Peck of Newton, and Chris Peck of Newton; his 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; his siblings, Mary (Larry) Baker of CA, Carol Rackett of CA, Paul (Genevieve) Peck of NV, Roseanne (Emmett) Causey of CA, and Greg (Becky) Peck of CA; and his many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Raymond Douglas; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lois (Bob) Mezzie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Raymond’s name may be left at the funeral home.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories, we will deliver your message to the family. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa.