George E. Peck was born August 19, 1837, in the state of New York, and died in Minneapolis at daybreak on June 10, 1909.  Thus ended a long and useful life, quietly spent in the circle of home, and among devoted friends, who received in full measure affection for affection.  His boyhood and early manhood were spent on his father's farm, where he was married on March 11, 1863 to Amelia A. Arms, who was taken from him October 9th, 1894.  Three children resulted from this union, all of whom are still alive.  He was engaged for some years in the furniture business in Corry, Pennsylvania.  In 1871 he removed to Owatonna, where he resided until 1900, and where he occupied many positions of trust and responsibility, freely giving to this public duty careful attention, ripe judgement, and business tact and energy.  For several years he was a member of the school board: was also conspicuous (with place on its board) in relation to development and beauty of our cemetery, in which he and his wife now repose.  For many years he was a member of the Good Templars, and enthusiastic in temperance reform.  From the early part of his residence in Corry, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was prominent in all of the enterprises of the denomination during all his residence in Owatonna.  He took a foremost part in planning and building the present church and parsonage.  In liberality, suggestiveness, and execution he was always found at the front; was dependable everywhere in church work, and manifested continually a sweet spirit of cooperation.  In society he was universally respected, and his character both in respect to business transactions, and social relations, was unimpeachable.

He was married a second time March 21, 1897, and one child by this marriage, together with his beloved widow, survive to mourn his loss.

Throughout his last illness he manifested rare fortitude, christian patience, remarkable consideration for those who ministered to his comfort; and with clear detail provided as far as was possible for their safety and success after he passed away.  His solicitude was not for himself, but for those he loved.

The relatives and friends present at the funeral of Mr. Peck, which was held Saturday noon were as follows:  Mrs. G. E. Peck and Miss Edith Peck of Minneapolis, Mrs. H. H. Luce of Owatonna, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Peck of Hamline; Miss Myra F. Peck, Mr. Cass Selden, Mrs. E. C. Johnston, Miss Emily Johnston, Judge A. C. Hickman, Mrs. J. E. Truesdell and Miss Ada Truesdell of Minneapolis; Mrs. J. Selden of Calumet, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Peck of St. Paul.

H. G. B.