Martin “Les” Peck
Martin “Les” Peck, 67 of Richwood passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 5, 1947 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Bascom Clifford Peck and Margaret Marie (Monk) Barrick. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Anne Marie Peck James.
On June 30, 1980 he married the former Margaret Crosbie and she survives.
A dedicated and loyal employee of Honda American Motorcycles, he gave 30 years of service. He enjoyed softball, having played for several teams in the Richwood Coed Softball and Honda Softball leagues. He later discovered a love for the game of golf. He was an avid Ohio State, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan.
Besides his wife he is survived by children, Jodi (Danny) Douglas, Caledonia; K. David (Gloria) VanBrimmer, Pell City, Alabama; Julia Ann Ritzma, Bellefontaine; Sheila VanBrimmer, Marysville; Kim Flin, Seattle, Washington; guardian, Nicholas VamBrimmer; grandchildren, Cole Shelton, Ethan Douglas, Justin Kline, Dale Kline, Christopher Ritzma, K. J. VanBrimmer, Hannah VanBrimmer, Issac Floresca, Ramon Floresca.
Also surviving are sisters, Elizabeth Beeman, Fredericktown; Lola Downs, Cape Coral, Florida; a step-sister, Susan (Newton) Peck, Richmond, Virginia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim (Macille) Crosbie, Ashley; Sharon Crosbie, Delaware; Mike (Stephanie) Crosbie, Oxford, Mississippi; Ann (Dan) Beaver, Salem, Oregon; Pat Petzinger, Marysville; a special cousin, Curtis Harley Peck, Georgia; aunt and uncle, Dolly and Luther Peck, Centerburg; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is grateful to Dr. Yavda and the nurses and office staff of the Marysville Oncology Department.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Keith Bohley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Delaware where prayers and blessings will be given by Father Michael Watson. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be given to the family to help with expenses.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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