Peter Egley, Sr.

1939-2024

 

     Peter Egley Sr., 85 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his home.

     Peter was born on April 23, 1939, in Rock Island, IL, the son of George and Mary Alice Ross Egley.

     At the age of three, Peter’s family moved to a rural setting near Wayland, MO, where he attended Oak Ridge School a one room school between Kahoka and Wayland.  He later attended Kahoka High School and at the age of 50, he proudly earned his GED.

     Peter proudly served his country as a soldier in the United States Army.

      He spent decades honing his skills as a carpenter, working with various contractors before establishing himself as a self-employed craftsman. His work brought him immense satisfaction, and he continued to take pride in his craftsmanship until he was 80 years old.

     In 1957 Peter was first married to Cora Lee Ferguson.  To this union, Sherry and Carla were born. They later divorced. On August 18, 1962, he married Janet Sue Jones, with whom he had three sons, Todd, Bob, and Peter Jr. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2008.

     Peter is survived by his three sons, Todd Egley (Laura), Robert Egley (Sue), and Peter Egley, Jr., four daughters, Tanya Jones, Sherry Evans (Lindall), Carla Smith (Jim), and Renee Harmon, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Egley (Barb) and many nieces and nephews.

     Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Kenny Egley and Johnny Egley and one sister, Janet Haage.

     A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Dana Jurgens officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.

     Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service with the family meeting friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home.

     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com