Carl O. Peckman
Peckman, Carl O.
8 Aug 1931 - 14 Feb 2017
Carl passed away of Leukemia on February 14, 2017 in Olympia, WA. He was
born August 8, 1931 to Clarence O. and Ina Amarena (Sherwood) Peckman in
Beatrice, NE. Raised in Beatrice, Carl also lived in Lincoln, NE, spent
50 years in Omaha, NE, and moved to Olympia in 2008.
Carl served in the US Navy during the Korean War and graduated from
Southeast Community College in Milford, NE. He married Alma F. Fruehling
on June 19, 1955 at Immanuel State Line Lutheran Church in Wymore, NE.
Carl worked in telecommunications manufacturing for AT&T from 1959 to
1992. He also was a ham radio operator and enthusiast, and a huge
Nebraska football fan. He loved fishing, fly tying, and operating RC
(radio controlled) vehicles. He was a member of Lutheran Church of the
Good Shephard and VFW.
He is survived by his son, David Peckman and family; daughter, Nancy
Peckman, and son-in-law, Terry Christensen; and grandchild, Mikayla and
step-grandchildren, Danyelle and Ashley. He was predeceased by his wife,
Alma; and brother, Ray Peckman.
Services: Immanuel State Line Lutheran, 4696 E. State Line Road, Wymore,
NE 68466.
Carl retired 13 Feb 1992.
Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home
505 N. 9th Street
Wymore, Nebraska 68466
402-645-3322
www.ghchapel.com/
