W Donald Peck

W. Donald Peck, age 104, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, with family by his side at Pelican Valley Health Center, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.Donald Peck was born July 1, 1907 in Scambler Township near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Anna (Schannck) Peck. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Leonard Catholic Church in Pelican Rapids and attended Dunn School in Dunn Township. On June 26, 1929, Donald was united in marriage to Frances Krebs at St. Leonard Catholic Church, Pelican Rapids. For many years Donald and Frances farmed in Scambler Township. He also worked auctions with Charlie Trane. Frances passed away August 19, l995 at the age of 90. In l996, Donald moved into the Mill Pond Apartments. In April, 2011, he entered Pelican Valley Health Center.Donald was a founding member and very active in the Senior Citizens in Pelican Rapids. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing cards with his friends. He is survived by his daughters: Maxine Lammers, Arizona City, AZ, and Elizabeth (Collin) Engebretson, Dent, MN; grandchildren: Bernard (Theresa) Lammers, Mark (Dee) Lammers, Mary (Joe) Kalani, Ruth (Jim) Stalter, Mary (Bruce) Bergene, and Kelly (Troy) Higgens; twenty great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; brothers: Ira Peck and Edward Peck; granddaughter, Ann Karwatka, and son-in-law, Bernard Lammers.Visitation: Friday, May 4, 2012, 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Larson Funeral Home, Pelican Rapids, MN, and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church.Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. Leonard Catholic Church, Pelican Rapids, MN.Clergy: Father Stan WieserBurial: Scambler Cemetery Funeral Home:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572