Kelly Peck

Kelly L. Peck, 56, of Decorah, formerly of Waukon and Ossian, died peacefully at his home Saturday morning, April 13, 2019. Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Phelps Park, Shelter #1 on Park Street in Decorah with Pastor Dave Lenth leading the remembrance. Family and friends will continue to share memories at The Hay Market in Decorah following the service.

Kelly Lee Peck was born June 22, 1962 in Crofton, NE, the son of Howard and Laverna Ann (Monroe) Hawley. Kelly was later adopted by Eldo Marion Peck. Kelly was raised in Ossian by Eldo and Laverna. He attended South Winneshiek Schools where he participated in football, wrestling, track, drama and choir. He graduated with the great Class of 1980.

Kelly worked at Gemini, Inc. for over 18 years. He stopped work in June of 2018 due to his health. He had also worked at Dean’s Plumbing & Heating and Camcar. Kelly worked part-time as a carpenter for Wayne Kloke and also at The Hay Market for over 15 years.

Kelly married Corene Kay Bechtel in November of 1983 in Waukon. They lived in Waukon and were blessed with five children, Michael, Ryan, Shawn, Nicole and Heather. Kelly and Corene later divorced. Kelly married Kimberly Marie (Schmader) Wurst November 10, 2011 in Decorah. They made their home in Decorah.

Kelly enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  He will be remembered as a person who cared for his family and was a loyal friend.  Kelly will be missed by many and he will live on in the memory of all who knew him.

Left to honor Kelly’s memory are his wife, Kim, of Decorah; four children: Michael (Andrea) Peck of Collins, Ryan (Trish) Peck of Waukon, Shawn Peck of Waukon and Heather Peck of Waukon; two step-sons, Daulton Wurst of Decorah and Jake Wurst of Cresco; three grandchildren, Eowyn Peck, Saphira Peck and Calvin Peck; and a sister, Kitty Collins of Waukon. Kelly is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Nicole, as an infant; and a brother-in-law, Russ Collins.