Richard-Peck-Obituary

Richard W. Peck

Apr 5, 1934 – May 23, 2018 (Age 84)

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BORN
April 5, 1934
DIED
May 23, 2018
AGE
84

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Richard Peck, award-winning author and former adjunct professor at LSU, died at his home in New York City on May 23 at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Peck began his career as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. He published over 40 novels for young readers and...

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You are a special person and very special author to me. I read your books over again to feel the connection that you provide to people like me and others needing some quality of life boost. Thanks for your work.


Sorry for your loss. May god provide the family with peace and strength during this difficult time, while you cherish your memories of your loved one who to is in God's memory.
Psalms 116:15

I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for his literary contributions. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.

Mr. Peck was one of my two favorite HS teachers back in 1963-4 at Glenbrook. I remember that he introduced me to Ayn Rand's work, The Fountainhead, by lending me his personal copy of the book--a gesture that impressed me deeply, both because he trusted me with the book rather than directing me to the library and because he thought I was mature enough to handle the material. Needless to say, I was highly motivated to study hard in his class and I later modeled many of my own teaching...

I found his books when I was 63 and they made me laugh harder than I had in years. They also informed and amazed.
Beyond the circle of his family and friends, his loss is all of ours.
May you know no more sorrow.

My sincere condolence for your loss.

A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder were the two books I always encouraged my fifth graders to read when I was teaching the history unit on the Great Depression. The books were the perfect way to have the students feel the era. I am always disappointed when these books are omitted from book lists. They showed the reality of staying with Gramma in the country in the summer.

Deepest sympathies to Mr Peck's family and friends. He touched many lives through his work and will be remembered. May God comfort you at this time of pain and sorrow