Dick Peckman

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Richard “Dick” Wayne Peckman, age 97, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO.

Dick was born on November 23, 1928, in Kearney, NE to Roy August and Pearl Pauline (Marlet) Peckman. After he graduated high school in Sheldon, MO. he served his country in the United States Army. On June 16, 1949, he married Allene Lindenman and together they raised three sons.

Dick had worked various jobs including 19 years at Montgomery Wards, Sears, Denam’s Wholesale, MFA, First Baptist Church, and was the first Vernon County Assessor. Dick worked until he was 90 years old. He was a devoted member of Nevada First Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. He was a past member in the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Jaycee’s, and the Masonic Lodge. He treasured his family. He loved to play softball, raised Registered Angus Cattle when they lived on the farm, and loved to walk all the time.

Dick is survived by three sons, Rick Peckman and his wife Connie, Nevada, MO, Ron Peckman and his wife Shirley, Richards, MO, and Mick Peckman and his wife Robin, Iantha, MO; grandchildren, Michelle (Mark) Alcanter, Corey Peckman, Jordan (Dacey) Peckman, Courtney (Ryne) Hanson, Meagan (Adam) Neher – Ty (Jaelyn) Peckman, Andy Peckman, Kelsey (Jerod) Gardner; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Allene, eight brothers and one sister.

The funereal service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home with burial to follow at Milo Cemetery, with Military Funeral Honors.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Monday, November 9, 2026, at the funeral home

Memorials are suggested to the Neighborhood Center or the Missouri Veterans Home with the funeral home serving as custodian.