Jay R. "Opa" Peltz's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2026 in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Jay R. "Opa" Peltz

June 30, 1942 - August 3, 2026 (84 years old)

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Jay R. "Opa" Peltz's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2026 in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Jay R. "Opa" Peltz

June 30, 1942 - August 3, 2026 (84 years old)

Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Jay R. Peltz Obituary

The family announces the passing of Jay R. Peltz (Fort Dodge, Iowa) on August 3, 2026. Jay, born on June 30, 1942, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jay R. Peltz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Daniel and Edna Pauline Peltz (Griffin); and his former wife Joan Peltz (Dexter). He is survived by: his children, Joy Pase (Ed) of Maryland, Heidi Graninger (Paul) of Maryland, Tanya Peltz (Pam) of Delaware, Gretchen Amrock (Frank) of New York, Abigayle Sasser (Colin) of Virginia and Kurt Peltz (Tonya) of Coalville; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael, Kathy, Jason, Amanda, Scarlet, Nolan, Anna, Gio, Cassie, Nehemiah, Becca, Ashlyn, Matthew, Melissa, Jacob, Joshua and Holly; his great grandchildren, Christian, Givanni, Lily, Jack, Phillip, Cody, Natasha, Ryan, Ryle, Kody and Deacon; his siblings, Kristine, Linda, Ginger, Dennis and Douglas; and his wife Denise Ropte of Fort Dodge. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall)
400 S 13th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Aug 07

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St. Paul Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall)
400 S 13th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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St. Paul Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall)
400 S 13th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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