Harold R. “Barney” Peckman, 94, of North Platte, died Aug. 24, 2012, at his home. He was born on Aug. 17, 1918, in Kearney, to Roy A. and Pearl (Marlatt) Peckman.
Barney attended Kearney High School before being drafted on March 4, 1942, to serve in WWII. Barney served in Attu, Marshal Island and the Philippines. He was wounded in a cemetery in Degome. After recovering he continued to serve until being discharged on June 5, 1945.
After returning home, he married Mary Delores Wiest on Feb. 5, 1948, in Kearney. Barney worked for the Weaver Potato Chip Company for 25 years, developing many friends along his route. Barney was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, the Elks Club, where he was secretary for three years, and the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include his wife, Dee, of North Platte; three children, Barbara (Lynn) Cordell, of Hastings, Diana (Mike) Halverson, of North Platte, and Michael (Gina) Peckman, of Tacoma, Wash.; eight grandchildren, Gabe (Kara) Cordell, of Bennington, Cory (Antoinette) Halverson, of North Platte, Tish Halverson, of North Platte, Carissa (Brian) Deeds, of North Platte, Kasey Halverson, of Omaha, Myles Peckman, of Rapid City, S.D., Mikela Peckman, and Morgan Peckman, both of Tacoma, Wash.; 10 great-grandchildren; six siblings, Doris Clevinger, of Georgia, Kenneth, of Washington, Dick, of Missouri, Paul, of Arkansas, Robin, of Washington, and Bill, of Washington; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Donald Dean, Vernon, and Darrell. A memorial is suggested to the Disabled American Veterans and online condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Rev. James Novakowski as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.