lips of Wabasha, MN; three step-daughters, Vera Pavek, Dixie Smith both of Polar, and Ashley Perez of Lewiston, MN; grandson, Gabriel Hernandez-Pekala; 13 bonus grandchildren; two brothers, Cory Pekala (Audrey Christman) of Lyndon Station, and Kelly Lain of Madison; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m. at Conway Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station. Visitation will be Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.