Erla Lucille Peck passed away October 18, 2016 peacefully with her husband and all her children by her side. She was born March 11, 1932 to Elmer and Bessie (Whiting) Telitz. She grew up in North Platte, NE where she attended North Platte Senior High School. Erla and Frank C. Peck Sr. found true love in 1948, where brick by brick, board by board they built their home in North Platte which was a requirement of her father before he would allow them to be united in marriage on November 22, 1950. Starting on March 4, 1952 she gave birth to her first child which was just the beginning of raising a family of seven children, nineteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and multiple nephews, nieces, neighborhood children, and friends. Erla, her mother, and sisters (Delores, Betty, and Charlene) ran the first airport cafe restaurant. They also helped feed the soldiers at the canteen. She was a Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church, room mother for years at Jefferson Elementary School and Chaplin for the Women of the Moose Lodge. Erla and Frank sponsored many youth activities such as holding dances, camping trips and pool tournaments at the Moose Lodge. Her love and laughter was contagious. She always found the goodness and the positive in everything and everyone. She always taught you to believe that no hurdle could not be overcome. She instilled that into her family and everyone she met. After retirement, Frank and Erla traveled the country. They spent their winters in paradise in warmer climates with friends and siblings having a great time, until they started missing their children and grandchildren and decided to return home early to see them. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her family, and watching her five generations of offspring enjoy and help each other through life.
She is survived by her husband Frank Peck Sr.; her children, Frank (Cheryl) Peck Jr., Chris (Ron) Richardson, Deanna (Frank) Savage, Jeanna (Joe) Koubek, Steve (Lorena) Peck, Tanya (Todd) Gayman; grandchildren, Travers (Jodi) Richardson, Vicki (Brent) Langemeier, Trent (Melissa) Richardson, Robby (Meghan) Peck, Tylan Gayman, Jamie (Aaron) Koubek, Kandace (Grady) Carpenter, Tusten Gayman, Jade (Brittany) Koubek, Jaustin Koubek, Lane (Sidney) Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Karsen (Jimmy) Falcon, Lane Richardson, Jordan (Michael) Richardson, Kaden Langemeier, Kyler Peck, Brittney Richardson, Mekennah Kemp, Maylah Langemeier, Madden Fattig, Jaylen Koubek, Andrew Richardson, Kambree Kemp, Steven Richardson, Madelyn Koubek, Coy Gayman, Jaxon Koubek; great-great-grandchildren, Greah Falcon and Taylar Beisner; sister, Charlene (Dave) Titus,; In-laws, Bill(Vina) Peck Sr., Dale(Carol) Douglas, and Barbara Telitz; and endless friends that were actually family in her heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Bessie Telitz; daughter, Kathleen Jo Peck; grandson, Frankie Lloyd Peck; sisters, Delores (Bill) Thrash, and Betty (Bucky) Layton; brothers, Vern (Velma) Telitz, Bob Telitz, and Rick Telitz.
“Don’t you leave home without clean underwear on you never know what might happen”. – Erla Peck
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Ryan Alexander officiating. Casual dress is requested and a reception will follow at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag Building, 5015 Rodeo Road. Cremation was chosen and those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.