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Upton Shefford Peck 1920 - 1989

Upton Shefford Peck was born on January 3, 1920 in Winneshiek, Iowa United States, and died at age 69 years old on May 24, 1989 in Postville, Allamakee County. Upton Peck was buried at Frankville Cemetery in Frankville, Winneshiek County.

Upton Shefford Peck

Upton S Peck

January 3, 1920

Winneshiek, Iowa, United States

May 24, 1989

Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, 52162, United States

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His parents were Daniel (1878-1921) and Alice Maud (Van Wey) Peck (1890-1986) - he had sibling Roland Daniel (1918-1989) and half-siblings, Ruth, Hartley and another half-brother. In the 1930 federal census, Upton was age 10 and living in Frankville, Iowa with his parents Halvor (49) and Maud (39) Myren and siblings Roland (12) and Ruth (1). Upton's stepfather, Halvor, was a farmer who owned his own farm. Upton married Goldie Lillian Barrett (1923-2007) on May 22 1940 in Decorah Iowa when Goldie was 18 and and Upton was 21. They had children Harold, Margie, Larry, Morvin, Alice, Sheryl, and Lori, according to their headstone (See Gravesite of Upton Sheffeld Peck.) and to his obituary at Upton Shefford Peck: Obituary On his World War 2 draft card which he registered on July 1st, 1941, Upton stated that he was white, age 21, born in Winneshiek, Iowa and living in Frankville Iowa. He was self-employed as a farmer, 5 ft 10 inches, had a dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, and his next of kin was Mrs. Halvor Myren. He had a tattoo on his left arm of a Skull and crossbones. In the 1950 federal census, Upton was 30 and his wife Goldie was 26. They were living in Frankville Iowa with their children Harold (9), Margie (7), Larry (5), and Marvin (2). Upton worked for REA Electric at the time and was employed to "cut trees and brush for line clearance."
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1920

Birthday

January 3, 1920

Birthdate

Winneshiek, Iowa United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

Upton was Caucasian.
Nationality & Locations

Upton was born in Winneshier, Iowa and was a United States citizen. He lived in Winneshier, Decorah. and Frankville Iowa and seems to have been a life-long resident of Iowa.
Religious Beliefs

Upton's funeral service was held at Community Presbyterian Church, Postville, Iowa.
Professional Career

Upton was a farmer according to his draft registration card, World War II, dated 1941. In the 1950 federal census, Upton worked for REA Electric. He was employed to "cut trees and brush for line clearance."
Personal Life & Family

Upton had a Masonic service at Schutte Funeral Home.
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1989

Death

May 24, 1989

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lengthy illness

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Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa 52162, United States
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Frankville Cemetery in Frankville, Winneshiek County, Iowa
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Obituary

The Courier (Waterloo Iowa) 25 May 1989 Thu Upton A. Peck Postville - Services for Upton S. Peck, 69, of rural Postville, will be 2 pm Saturday at Community Presbyterian Church, Postville; burial in Frankville Cemetery, rural Postville; he died Wednesday (May 24) at his home after a lengthy illness; survivors include his wife, Goldie; three sons, Harold of Postville and Larry and Morvin, both of Waterloo; four daughters, Margie Kunkle of Oelwein, Alice Harberts of Waterloo, Sheryl Schulte of Denver and Lori Peck of Postville; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Allen; he was preceded in death by a brother and two stepbrothers; friends may call after 2 pm Friday at Schutte Funeral Home, Postville, wher a Masonic service will be at 8 pm Friday.

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Laura Terry

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07/30/2014

Ruth, Upton, and Roland Peck

cruisin! Ruth Peck on bike, Upton Peck with his dog in middle & Roland Peck on other side. Sibling photo.
People in photo include: Ruth Peck and Roland Peck

Date & Place: in Iowa United States

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Gravesite of Upton Sheffeld Peck

The grave of Upton Sheffeld Peck and his wife Goldie Peck

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Laura Terry

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07/30/2014

Upton Shefford Peck, 1921

feeding his chickens...Upton Shefford Peck was born on January 3, 1920, in Iowa, the only child of Daniel and Alice Maud. He married Goldie Lillian Barrett on May 22, 1940, in Decorah, Iowa. They had seven children during their marriage. He died on May 24, 1989, at the age of 69.

Date & Place: 1921 in Iowa United States

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How adorable!? Meet little Upton Shefford Peck feeding the chickens in 1921 on a farm in Iowa. Born a year earlier, he grew up to register for World War 2 and became a farmer until his death in 1989.

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Upton Shefford Peck 1920 - 1989

Upton Shefford Peck's History: 1920 - 1989

Introduction

Birthday

Ethnicity & Family History

Nationality & Locations

Religious Beliefs

Professional Career

Personal Life & Family

Death

Gravesite & Burial

Obituary

3 Memories, Stories & Photos about Upton

Upton Peck's Family Tree & Friends

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