King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Vernon E. Peck, 81, Fort Madison

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Vernon E. Peck,81, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 4:41 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Fort Madison Community Hospital.He was born on March 28, 1938 in Keokuk, IA to Raymond & Eva Pruett Peck.He married Jeanette E. Prasch on October 27, 1956 in Fort Madison, IA.

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He was an entrepreneur and owned a heating & cooling business and a locksmith business in Fort Madison for many years and was the co-owner of the Cottage Café for 30 years.He served in the U.S. Air Force for 5 years and was a member of Holy Family Parish.He was a collector of numerous types of antiques, including airplanes & antique cars.

Vern is survived by: his wife: Jeanette Peck of Fort Madison, IA; 2-daughters: Karen McAlister of Fort Madison, IA & Sue (Ronnie) Rea of Fort Madison, IA; 1-son: Danny (Paula) Peck of Fort Madison, IA; 5-grandchildren; 10-great grandchildren; 1-great great granddaughter; 1-step brother & 1-step sister.He was preceded in death by his parents, 2-brothers & 1-sister.

       Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 with the family to receive friends from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory.  A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation.  A private family burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery.  A memorial has been established for Holy Family Parish or West Hancock County K9 Rescue.  Online condolences and a video tribute of Vern’s life may be viewed at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

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