Mr. Peek was born November 18, 1926 in Breese Twp. to John and Theresia (Kampwerth) Peek; they preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, August, Gerhard, Cyril, and John Peek; a sister, Sr. Theresta Peek, SSND; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Martha Peek, Estelle Peek, Robert Hustedde, Francis Hustedde, Joseph Hustedde, and Charles Boeckmann.
He married Mary Ann Hustedde on September 27, 1949 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; she survives in Breese.
Also surviving are his children, Duane Peek of Plano, TX, Donna (Rodell) Weh of Breese, Cindy Dumstorff of High Ridge, MO, and Lisa (Michael) Enright of Harvest, AL; 6 grandchildren, Holly (Kris) Hanson, Dan Peek, Kristie (Clinton) Beach, Derek (Melissa) Weh, Lindsay (Craig) Hejnal, and Hannah Enright; 5 great-grandchildren; Georgia, Kristopher, Kinsley, Camden, and Emma; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Leona Peek of Breese, Arlene Peek of Aviston, Carol Peek of St. Rose, Monica Boeckmann of Germantown, Rita (Maurice) Albers of Germantown, Rose (Francis) Rehkemper of Breese, Herb (Carol) Hustedde of Breese, Anthony Hustedde of Breese, and Dorothy (Gerald) Showalter of O’Fallon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hank retired from General Motors and was formerly a custodian for the City of Breese Parks.
He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese American Legion Post 252, and the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869.