John Peavey

John "Jack" Peavey, 74, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Sauer Memorial Home in Winona, MN. John was born August 9, 1936 in Elmhurst, IL to Henry and Margaret (Zachow) Peavey. After graduating from high school in St. Petersburg, FL, John furthered his education at the University of Illinois and IIT where he studied Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army from March 1958 until being honorably discharged in February 1964. John was united in marriage to Karen Johansson on October 7, 1961 in Oak Park, IL. He worked as a structural engineer for many years in the Chicagoland area. For the last eight years, John and Karen had been residing in Winona, MN.In his younger years, he achieved the honor of Eagle Scout, played football, began collecting stamps, and was a lifeguard on the beaches of Chicago. John was a 31° Mason, Past Master of the Deerfield Lodge, and a member of the Glenbrook Shrine Club and the Winona Masonic Lodge. His life as a Mason was his passion. Upon retirement, he was able to enjoy time with his grandchildren and continued to collect guns, swords, and knives. Every day also included a moment of Ritz crackers and Skippy peanut butter.He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty years, Karen; four children, Theresa (Paul) Lueck of Winona, MN, Michael Peavey of Pecos, NM, Christina Peavey of Wheeling, IL, and Robert (Ann) Peavey of Huntley, IL; grandchildren, Adam, Megan, and Gretchen Lueck of Winona, Benjamin Peavey of Huntley, IL; sister, Janice (Wayne) Lassiter of San Mateo, CA; and two brothers, Henry Peavey of Morton Grove, IL, and Dennis (Dits) Peavey of Carmel, CA. John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William, and sister, Jean.A visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 4-6pm at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service-Hansen Goodview Chapel at 3480 Service Drive in Goodview, MN. A flag presentation and military honors will be conducted by the American Legion to begin the visitation at 4pm. A Masonic service will begin at 6pm followed by a time of sharing and remembering John's life. Please share a memory of John with the family, sign his online guestbook, and view his video tribute when it becomes available online at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/215058