David H. Peden

ROCHESTER, MN: David H. Peden, 80, of Rochester, MN. died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester. David H. Peden was born on November 2, 1935 in Canby, Minnesota to Maurice and Pearl (Heaton) Peden. He graduated from Gary South Dakota High School in 1953 and from South Dakota State College in 1957. In June 1957, David married Carol Willaford in Brookings, SD. David worked as an engineer for FMC Corporation for much of his life, and retired from Cordova Chemicals in Muskegon, MI where he served as a certified waste site manager. David was very active with theatre and music with the Muskegon Civic Theatre and his church choir. In 2011, he married Joan Wilcox in Rochester, MN. In 2015, they moved to The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, where he was appointed as a member of the council. He enjoyed singing, music, and sharing stories with his friends and family. David is survived by his wife, Joan Wilcox; sons, David (Sandra) Peden, Mark (Susan) Peden, Drew Peden, David Nelson; daughter Kristine (Patrick) Stokes; grandchildren, Ariana, Jessica, Kevin, and Jake; brother, Wendell (Carol) Peden; sisters, Edythe (Bill) Cascini, Arlyce (Wayne) Sebastian, Millie Bullock, and Ruth Whipp. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Carol Peden, and his sister Vivian Phillips. A family service will be held in Gary, South Dakota. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice in memory of Dave. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place N.W., Rochester, MN 55901 507-289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com