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Joseph Francis Peshek

Joseph Francis Peshek, 84, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 23rd, 2015 at Willard Walker Hospice Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on July 24, 1930 to Joseph and Genevieve (Hagan) Peshek. Joe spent 14 years in the US Navy and completed his military career as a MSGT in the US Air Force. He graduated from Missouri State College in 1972 with a degree in Criminal Justice and retired from the Bureau of Prisons in 1989. Joe is survived by his wife, Shirley Lueck whom he married on September 6, 1958. He is also survived by two sons, John S. Peshek of Bella Vista, Ark., James S. Peshek of Springfield, Mo., and one daughter, Jodi S. Peshek of Overland Park, Kan.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Joe was an avid reader and gardner. In 1990 he assisted the Laborers For Christ in the construction of Bella Vista Lutheran Church. He worked with the Braille Bible Workers for years. A private service will be held at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Rev. Stanley Jones officiating. Memorials can be made to Bella Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark.

Published February 25, 2015

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