Bernard Lynn Peck Jr.

Bernard Lynn Peck Jr., age 82 of Hastings passed away unexpectedly, April 19, 2012 at residence of his son and daughter-in-law.

He was born July 5, 1929 in Hastings, the son of Bernard Lynn Sr. and Elsie (Johnson) Peck. Bernard attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1947. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. While in the service, Bernard drove jeep for the Captain. He married Sandra Cramer on June 26, 1954.

Bernard owned and operated the B&K drive-in and burger joint in Hastings. He spent most of his life farming. Bernard owned and operated various farms in Hastings, MI, Bruce Crossing, MI (1977) and Missouri (1995-2000). He built the Carlton Center Mobile Park. Bernard and Sandra moved back to Hastings in 2000.

He was a collector of Allis Chalmers tractors and memorabilia. Bernard had nine Allis Chalmers tractors and loved taking them to the Barry County Fair.  Bernard loved to travel. Special destinations that he traveled to where: Paris, Alaska, Australia, Hawaii and Mexico. He loved going to 'Phil's Galley'. Bernard loved to talk with the staff and people there. He always had a wonderful story to tell about his life and could talk for hours about it.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra (2003) and son, Marc Peck (2007).

He is survived by his sons: Timothy Scot (Joyce) Peck and Jeffrey Peck all of Hastings; grandchildren: Joy (James) Mize, Edward (Cathy) McCain; great-grandchildren: Kirsten, Danny and Joe Mize and Josh and Cailey McCain; close friend and dear companion, Donna Gutchess, gramps, Bill Cramer of Fruitland Park, Florida and beloved cat, Blackie.

Memorial Contributions:
Gideons International
Memorial Bible Chairman of Barry/Hastings
P.O. Box 213
Hastings, MI 49058