Died Monday, February 21, 2022 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont
Betty was born August 10, 1931 in Lyons, Nebraska to Walter and Dorothy 'Kempke' Ash. She grew up in rural Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School. She worked for the Lyons Telephone Company after graduation and married William Dean Peck on October 30, 1949.
Betty was a faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper for many years and was involved in several church activities. She also enjoyed playing bridge, water aerobics, volunteering at the hospital in Fremont, and spending time with her family.
Survivors:
Son - Randall Peck of Fremont
Daughters - Carol (Neal) Johnson of Hooper
Julie (Lee) Schuppan of Doniphan, NE.
Brother - Larry Hayes of Lyons
Sisters - Peggy Goetsinger of Boone, IA.
Karen Hayes
Nancy Hayes
Bonnie Hayes all of Lyons
Pat Maxwell of Webster, WI.
Virginia Hemphill of Seward
Sisters-in-law - Colleen Hayes of Oakland
Connie Goings of Lyons
Jeanie Hayes of Republic, MO.
Janice Hayes of Dakota City
Joyce Stolley of Fremont
Carla Peck of Blair
Brother-in-law - Mike Stolley of Fremont
5 grandchildren - Jana Edic, Janene Peck-Margot, Jennifer Samuelson, Alysia Johnson, and Jacob Koester
6 great grandchildren - Caden Samuelson, Peyton Hansen, Kyler Edic, Elynn Samuelson, Kellan Edic and Elise Margot
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Dean, parents, step-father Robert Hayes, in-laws Harold and Ruth Peck, daughter-in-law Fronja Peck, grandson Seth Johnson. She was also preceded by four brothers Robert Hayes Jr., Richard Hayes, Norman Hayes and Russell Hayes, one sister Marilyn Whitsell, brothers-in-law Keith Peck, Darwin Maxwell, Jim Goetsinger and sister-in-law Bonnie Peck.
The funeral will be 10am, Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church and Camp Fontanelle. Visitation will be Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel.
online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(3)
Mary Ellen (Schwab) Beshaler
Arnold, NE Saturday, February 26, 2022 It is Saturday, February 26, and I just learned of the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful woman and raised a beautiful daughter in you, Carol. May memories always keep you close and may the gift of time heal your sorrow. Love, Mary & John BeshalerGlen Morgan
Port Orange, FL Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Randy & Family, My condolences to you and family members. I had the pleasure to meet Betty. Great lady. Sorry about your loss. Sincerely, Glen Morgan & Jeanie MuldoonCindy Tabbert
Omaha, NE Monday, February 21, 2022 So sorry Carol for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for comfort for you and your family.