William Thomas "Tom" Peden Peden

August 30, 1936 - December 10, 2007

Ottumwa, Iowa William Thomas "Tom" Peden 71 of Fremont died December 10, 2007 in Ottumwa, Iowa at the home of his son Mark. He was born August 30, 1936 in Ottumwa, Iowa to James Edward & Anna Orman Peden. He attended Catholic Central High School in Ottumwa. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1956 and was stationed in Germany. He drove a semi truck and was an owner/operator. He was last employed by Fry-Wagner in Kansas City, Kansas, and had also driven for Mayflower and North American Van Lines. Tom is survived by his children Bill (Diane) of Marshalltown, Mark (Liz Steinbach) and Troy (Tracy) of Ottumwa, Stacey Walter (Mike) of Urbandale and Minday Wieland (Chet) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Derek, Cory, Nicole, Megan, Kaitlynn, & Chris Peden, Mitchell, Nate & Ty Wieland, and Abby Walter, and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim of Fremont and four sisters, Kathy Katko of Davenport, Mary Tormey of Des Moines, Kris Ham of Ottumwa, and Judy Hawkins of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service for Mr. Peden will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wapello County and may be sent to : Hospice 312 E. Alta Vista Ottumwa, Iowa 52501