Alvin Peck was born December 15, 1947 to parents Alvin, Sr and Leona (Gruener) Peck at Burke, South Dakota.  He was the oldest brother of Melvin Peck, Linda (Peck) Cool and Calvin Peck.  He died September 15, 2017 at his home under hospice care in Bonesteel, South Dakota surrounded by all of his children, grandchildren, wife, friends and family at the age of 69 years.

Alvin went out on his own at the age of 14 years old and graduated from the school of Hard Knocks.  Alvin was known as a kid by the name of Babe to his parents and siblings.  A typical boy growing up, horseback riding, fishing and hunting, especially rabbits.  He had a faithful black lab.  He got into trouble once, a hole in the living room floor and a spent slug in the bottom of the oak table.  On June 5, 1970 Alvin was united in marriage to Nancy Heimstra and to this union Matthew and Michael were born.  On October 10, 1992 Alvin was married to Mellissa Ruhkamp and he also inherited Jamie, Jessica and Jodie, also born to this union was a son, John.

Alvin was an enthusiastic hunter and a zealous fisherman.  He was a cautious trucker a lot of his life, even owning his own truck for many years.  He also enjoyed farming and ranching over the years.  He spent a lot of time competing in rodeos and braking horses.  In the fall of 1970, while hunting north of Burke, he lined up to shoot a nice buck and clipped a telephone line, OOPS!!!  He also took time to take his sons and nephews goose and duck hunting, having all sorts of fun.  Later taking his daughters and son John, as well.  He joined the Divine Crew in 2001 and worked as a truck mechanic and truck driver until April of 2017 when he retired due to health reasons.

Alvin loved his grandchildren and spent many hours with them.

Grateful for having shared his life were his wife, Mellissa (and yes I have a degree in bossy); his children: Michael (Sondra) of Bonesteel, SD; Jamie (Jack) Wipf of Mitchell, SD; Jessica (Adam) Kutz of Highmore, SD; Jodie Ruhkamp of Bonesteel, SD and John Peck of Bonesteel, SD; his grandchildren: Mataya Peck, Lacy Peck, Ily Peck, Austin Wipf, Jocelynne Wipf, Adelynne Wipf, Kadee Kutz, Alexis Kutz, Hudson Kutz; Godsons: Dillon, Conner and Hayden Frasch; his brothers: Melvin (Vickie) Peck of Burke, SD and Calvin (Marsha) Peck of Gregory, SD; his sister Linda (Dan) Cool of Platte, SD; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Those who have gone before him are his parents; son, Matthew; Godsons Caleb and Brennan Frasch; Goddaughter Chelsea Frasch and sister-in-law Kim Frasch.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke, South Dakota.  Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Burke.  There will be a prayer service on Thursday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to both services.