William Joseph Altimus Peck 1941 - 2017

PECK, ANGERMAN, ALTIMUS

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/14/2017 at 23:41:06

Sioux City Journal
9 April 2017

SIOUX CITY | William J. Altimus Peck, 75, of Sioux City, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at a local care facility.

Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Monday at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

William Joseph Peck was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Sioux City, the son of Robert and Marquierte (Angerman) Altimus. In 1958, he graduated from Storm Lake High School. William moved to Sioux City in 1969, where he worked as a mechanic. In 1998, he moved to Rosalie, Neb., and worked at Morrison Quirk, near Lyons, Neb., until 2014.

He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with his grandchildren. William’s kind heart made it easy for him to get along with everyone.

William is survived by his one daughter, Heather (Mick Gamet) Altimus of Sioux City; three brothers, Robert Altimus of San Francisco, Calif., Elroy Altimus of Sioux City, and Davey McFadden of Sioux City; four sisters, Roberta O’Brian of Escadedo, Calif., Marjorie Schumacher of Rosalie, Neb., Rita Lowe of Sioux City, and Sherry Krage of Sioux City; and two grandchildren, Elijiah Altimus and Noah Gamet.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Dawn McFadden and Sharon McFadden.