Rodger ‘Lindy’ Peek
POLSON — The Peek family mourns the loss of Rodger “Lindy” Peek, who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at home in Polson, with his family by his side. Lindy was born on May 14, 1944, at home in Polson. He was one of seven children born to the late Dewell S. Peek and Virginia Jane Oie.
Lindy grew up in Polson and attended Polson schools. After school he started work at Dupuis Lumber Mill and The Plywood Mill. In 1966 he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam from December 1966 to November 1967 as a member of the famous “Swamp Rats” of Company A, First Battalion, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. There he was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He then returned home to Polson where he met his wife of 50 years, Joydell Korf. He went to work for the City of Polson and was a member of the Polson Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years and retired as a Captain. He was also a member of the Polson Elks and Polson VFW.
Lindy was a very loving, kind, and giving person that never lost his sense of humor. He loved his coffee at Price’s with his brother, Virgil, and later at The Driftwood with his granddaughters, Jerrica and Logan. Lindy loved his family and the people he took in that he considered family. He loved with all his might. Lindy was selfless, giving, compassionate, and a pillar to his family and friends.
Lindy is survived by his wife, Joydell Peek; his son, Dewell Peek; his daughter, Devon (Dennis) McCrea; his grandkids, Morgan Roberts, Micaela McCrea, Jayson McCrea, Jerrica McCrea, Logan McCrea, and Nick (Jessica) Bauer, whom he considered a grandson; his great-grandsons Hayden and Lincoln; his brother, Virgil (Anita) Peek; his sisters, Beverly (Gene) Doty, Jeannie (Dan) Beavers, Margert Peek, and Karol Bird; and numerous nieces and nephews and others he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewell and Virginia; his father and mother in law, Norman and MarJean Korf; his sister, Sherrie Lukabaugh; his son, Gregory Peek; and his granddaughter, Kaydence McCrea.
A memorial service has been held with military honors provided. Messages of condolences may be shared online at: www.lakefuneralhomesandcremation.com. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
