Matthew Earl Vaughn Peconge Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Matthew Earl Vaughn Peconge of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on December 25, 2025 at the age of 46. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Earl Vaughn Peconge to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Rachel R. Peconge (Galloway); and his grandparents, Earl Whitman, Paul and Sue Peconge Sr.. He is survived by: his parents, Paul J. II and Cythnia Lynne Peconge II (Whitman); his children, Makenna R. Peconge of Leo, IN and Kellen M. Peconge (Meghann Carlisle) of Leo, IN; his stepsons, Ethan R. Steinke of Columbus, OH and Carter R. Steinke (Julie Galloway) of Edon, OH; his brother Paul Ryan Peconge (Abby) of Waynedale, IN; his brother-in-law Joseph R. Galloway of Kunkle, OH; his grandmother Carolyn Whitman of New Haven, IN; his parents-in-law, Martin R. and Julie M. Galloway (Geesey) of Kunkle, OH; and the mother of his children Meghann Carlisle. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the children's education funds for Makenna and Kellen Peconge in care of Meghann Carlisle and for Ethan and Carter Steinke in care of Julie Galloway.
