Wayne D. Peck

Wayne D. Peck, age 80 of Viola, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Wayne D. Peck, age 80 of Viola, passed away late Wednesday evening, August 6, 2008 at his home after a battle with cancer. Wayne was born on April 11, 1928 to Orval and Rena (Buchanan) Peck. He attended grade school at Tunnelville and graduated from Viola High School. During high school, he was very active in sports, and he especially enjoyed cross country and track. In July of 1948 he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Campbell. They had three daughters: Terry Lyn, Ann Marie and Julie Beth. Throughout the years, Wayne worked at the Viola Nuzum Yards, Sylvan Cheese Factory, Viola Standard Station, Wheeler Brothers Feed Mill and S&S Cycle. He retired from S&S in 1993. After his retirement, he did odd jobs around the neighborhood. He was always on call when needed. He liked helping people and keeping busy. Wayne also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and dancing to a good polka. He was a member of the Viola Volunteer Fire Dept. for many years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty; his daughters, Terry (Mike) Miller of Phoenix, AZ, Ann Jacobson and special friend Dennis Gotzman of Burnsville, MN, and Julie (James) Korb of Richland Center; four grandchildren: Livia Miller of Lincoln, NE, David Miller of Tucson, AZ, Anna and Addie Korb of Richland Center; one sister, Arlene (Dwight) Fruit of Richland Center; one brother, Lyle (Nona) Peck of Beloit; two aunts, Dorothy (Richard) Jones of Madison and Margaret Earnes of Moose Lake, MN. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Jack Peck and a son-in-law, Peter Jacobson. Wayne was a loving husband, great father, a caring grandfather and helpful friend. Wayne will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Viola United Methodist Church in Viola, WI. Pastors Laverne Larson will officiate with burial in the Viola Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Vosseteig Funeral Homes Henthorn Memorial Center in Viola is serving the family.