It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Betty Pekelder of Laclede, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 94, on January 2, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Betty Pekelder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Arthur Mouw and Jeanette Mouw (Hyink); and her husband Donald Wayne Pekelder. She is survived by : her children, Carol Swank (Lee) of Branson, Douglas Pekelder of Laclede, Ruth Midgett (Donnie) of Marian, Linda Zolecki (Greg) of Lemont and Debra Gibson; her sisters, Bernice Vanzyl of St. Paul, Sharon Doorenbos (Russell) of Boyden and Ardis Grein (Fred) of Sheldon, Iowa; her son Bruce Pekelder; her siblings, Raymond Mouw, Loretta Dykstra (Norman), Lorraine Eichoff (Loren) and Irene Kruger (Herman); her grandsons, Adam Swank and Michael Sterr; and her brother-in-law Fred Vanzyl. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright Funeral Home