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William J “Bill” Peak

Birth	:	10 Oct 1925 Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2010 Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Reichter Cemetery, Talma, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1356880, -86.1607240
Description	:	William J. 'Bill' Peak 10 October 1925 - 31 October 2010 * William J. (Bill) Peak**, born October 10, 1925 to James B. & Edna M. Ryan Peak in rural Girard, died in his sleep from natural causes on October 31, 2010. He attended schools in Kirkwood and Langdon. He worked for Pittsburg Lumber and Bozick Tire Company while living in Pittsburg. Bill entered the Army Air Corp in September, 1943. He served in England during the war as a crew member (radio operator and gunner) on a B24 Liberator aircraft and was discharged with honors in October, 1945. After the war, he opened a... Read More	William J. 'Bill' Peak 10 October 1925 - 31 October 2010 * William J. (Bill) Peak*, born October 10, 1925 to James B. & Edna M. Ryan Peak in rural Girard, died in his sleep from natural causes on October 31, 2010. He attended schools in Kirkwood and Langdon. He worked for Pittsburg Lumber and Bozick Tire Company while living in Pittsburg. Bill entered the Army Air Corp in September, 1943. He served in England during the war as a crew member (radio operator and gunner) on a B24 Liberator aircraft and was discharged with honors in October, 1945. After the war, he opened a cabinet shop and later became a master builder and contractor. Bill constructed apartment complexes, commercial structures, and private residences across the country. Bill was the co-owner of Mid Plains Construction and founder of Peak Builders in Lawrence where he oversaw such projects as Hawks West and Brandon Woods. Everyone who knew Bill would testify to his integrity, his organization and management skills and his tender spirit. He was loved and respected by countless friends and business associates and adored by his family. Bill is survived by his wife of twenty-four years LaVaughn Kastl Peak. Additional survivors include: two daughters: Linda (Al) Kent of Jefferson City, MO and Carolyn Sue (Larry) Loy of Mount Vernon, MO and one son: Larry (Evelyn) Peak of Girard, KS; his four step children: Peggy (Mike) Lasher of Nevada, Beverly (Robert) Gossage of Eudora, Marilyn Pearse of Baldwin, and Howard (Kim) Kastl of Lawrence; a combined total of twenty grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren; two brothers: Joe Peak of Pelzer, SC and Leo Peak of Pittsburg Ks and three sisters: Margaret Hayden of Topeka, KS, Angie Patterson and Joan McGeorge of Pittsburg Ks, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Eula Anne Peak and Trudy Lewis, one brother, Pat Peak, one nephew Randy Peak, and his stepson and business partner, Curtis Kastl. The visitation on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary and the services on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Clinton Parkway Assembly of God both in Lawrence, Kansas. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the Manitowoc Wisconsin Salvation Army Corp. www.warrenmcelwain.com Site has his photo. ~~ William J. 'Bill' Peak 10 October 1925 - 31 October 2010 LAWRENCE — Funeral Services for William J. (Bill) Peak, 85, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Clinton Parkway Assembly of God. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. He died October 31, 2010 at his home. He was born in rural Girard, KS on October 10, 1925, the son of James B. & Edna M. Ryan Peak. He attended schools in Kirkwood and Langdon. He worked for Pittsburg Lumber and Bozick Tire Company while living in Pittsburg. Bill entered the Army Air Corp in September, 1943. He served in England during the war as a crew member (radio operator and gunner) on a B24 Liberator aircraft and was discharged with honors in October, 1945. After the war, he opened a cabinet shop and later became a master builder and contractor. Bill constructed apartment complexes, commercial structures, and private residences across the country. Bill was the co-owner of Mid Plains Construction and founder of Peak Builders in Lawrence where he oversaw such projects as Hawks West and Brandon Woods. He married LaVaughn Kastl on April 13, 1986 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include: two daughters: Linda (Al) Kent of Jefferson City, MO and Carolyn Sue (Larry) Loy of Mount Vernon, MO and one son: Larry (Evelyn) Peak of Girard, KS; his four step children: Peggy (Mike) Lasher of Nevada, Beverly (Robert) Gossage of Eudora, Marilyn Pearse of Baldwin, and Howard (Kim) Kastl of Lawrence; a combined total of twenty grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren; two brothers: Joe Peak of Pelzer, SC and Leo Peak of Pittsburg Ks and three sisters: Margaret Hayden of Topeka, KS, Angie Patterson and Joan McGeorge of Pittsburg Ks, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Eula Anne Peak and Trudy Lewis, one brother, Pat Peak, one nephew Randy Peak, and his stepson and business partner, Curtis Kastl, in 2010. The family will greet friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorials to the Manitowoc Wisconsin Salvation Army Corp. and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to: www.warrenmcelwain.com. The Morning Sun Posted Nov 03, 2010 @ 01:55 AM Wednesday, November 03, 2010 ~~ ~*

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Where is William J “Bill” Peak's memorial?
William J “Bill” Peak's memorial is located at: Reichter Cemetery, Talma, Fulton County, USA.
When did William J “Bill” Peak death?
William J “Bill” Peak death on 31 Oct 2010 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William J “Bill” Peak's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1356880
Longitude: -86.1607240

Family Members:

Parent

James B. Peak

(1901 - 1979)

Edna May Ryan Peak

(1902 - 1978)

Spouse

Ann Peak

(1927 - 1981)

Siblings

Margaret Lavon Peak Hayden

(1924 - 2013)

Patrick Francis Peak

(1938 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Reichter Cemetery
Talma, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1356880, -86.1607240

2. Hamlett Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1417300, -86.1494610

3. Lutheran Cemetery
Tiosa, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1490936, -86.1712570

4. Tippecanoe Old Order of Mennonite Cemetery
Talma, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1647310, -86.1784020

5. Sand Hill Cemetery
Tiosa, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1204910, -86.2203330

6. McGrew Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1868860, -86.1722950

7. Sycamore Memorial Park
Talma, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1288986, -86.0867004

8. Meredith Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1725000, -86.0973000

9. Yellow Creek Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1713982, -86.0927963

10. Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Argos, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2010689, -86.1709671

11. Rochester IOOF Cemetery
Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0720560, -86.2248660

12. Richland Center IOOF Cemetery
Richland Center, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1557617, -86.2699890

13. Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Cemetery
Richland Center, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1555100, -86.2705700

14. Richland Center Citizen Cemetery
Richland Center, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1562700, -86.2709190

15. Citizens Cemetery
Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0639000, -86.2249985

16. Mount Hope Athens Cemetery
Athens, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0540490, -86.1200560

17. Stair Cemetery
Argos, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1723404, -86.2697754

18. Tippecanoe Cemetery
Tippecanoe, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2206001, -86.1147003

19. Nichols Cemetery
Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0908012, -86.0464020

20. Mentone Cemetery
Mentone, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1706009, -86.0335999

21. Fulton County Poor Farm Cemetery
Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0376900, -86.2182500

22. Burton Cemetery
Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0846405, -86.2896347

23. Jordan Cemetery
Argos, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2017784, -86.2796936

24. Argos Town Cemetery
Argos, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2347221, -86.2434006