Dianne Peck
October 20, 1942 — July 16, 2024
Dianne Kay Peck
Runnells, Iowa
Dianne Kay Peck, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1942 to Clarence and Lillian (Kirsch) Schumacher.
Dianne was retired from Stone Container. She attended Ivy United Methodist Church. Dianne was a homebody and she loved watching RFD TV. She took great pleasure in their yard. Dianne loved her husband’s vegetable garden. She loved to fish, play cards and animals. But above all she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Dianne is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jerry; daughter, Brenda (Ted) Cox; daughter-in-law, Nancy Peck; son-in-law, Tony Hotchkiss; grandchildren, Travis (Jessica) Peck, Lisa (John Heins) Peck, Amber (Derek) Gordon; Aric (Lauren) Hotchkiss; Rachel (Todd) Stills, Abby (Dallas) Moorhead and Nick (Katee Williams) Cox; great grandchildren, T.J., Trevin, Payten, Ryker, Kaleigh, Olivia, Tyler, Atticus, Kieran, Lillian and Adalynn. Along with a host of extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Peck; daughter, Laurie Hotchkiss; infant son, Gerald Wayne Peck; brother, Gary Schumacher and sister, Janice Kenney.
Family will greet guests on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street S.W., Altoona. A funeral service will follow visitation at 12:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Dianne.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Brenda Cox
07/17/2026
A day late as yesterday was difficult for Dad. Two years ago crumbled the strongest man I ever have known. I personally miss you and your sense of humor and the shoulder shrug and cutest mischievous smile and “I don’t know” comment. I know and am blessed with your Heavenly comfort you have. That is what makes myself have peace compared to the last three years of watching you suffer. I love you Mom and truly wish you were here fishing, playing cards, eating Dads garden tomatoes and my own personal opinion “distqusting “ squash. Dad got his first garden tomato last night for tribute to you! We all miss you terribly even Atticus, Adylyn, Kieran still ask about you and where you are. Kieran came with us a couple weekends ago and saw Grandpa Shumachers picture of Jesus on the wall after his passing and asked, “Is that Jesus”?! and Papa said “yes” and and Kieran asked “Who took His photo”? Love it! Keep shining your light Jesus and Mom! Btw, by the way Mom, you always said you would come back to “ haunt us” and I see you are keeping your word! You wouldn’t fly on a free airplane ride your Dad had working for Braniff Airlines, (which Dad still is disgruntled” but I am truly happy you are spreading your Heavenly wings now! I love and miss you Mom!
Brenda Cox
11/17/2024
I miss you Mom. Thank you for being the best Mom, grandma, and friend. Dad misses you so very much.
The holidays are here so as we try to decorate your home, please give us your ability to make it cozy, comforting and full of love as you always did. ❤ tell grandma's, grandpa's, brothers and sister I love them too! ❤
Johnny and Sandie Hagen
07/22/2024
Jerry and family,
Sandie and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and your family throughout this difficult time.
Cindy six Silver
07/19/2024
Brenda. I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have wonderful memories of her. Prayers and hugs. Love you.
Chris (Epps) Fisch
07/18/2024
Deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you all the peace and comfort possible You are in my prayers.