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Jack Peat Obituary
August 25, 1956 - September 7, 2025
Stoughton - Jack L. Peat, age 69, died peacefully at his home on September 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born on August 25, 1956, to Ray and Betty (Gaby) Peat in Madison. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Hodges) Peat; two sons Ryan Peat, and Matthew Peat (wife Abbie Peat); his mother Betty Peat; three sisters Deb Chadwick, Sandy Peat, Cindy Albright (husband Tom Albright); and his grandson Mason Peat. He is preceded in death by his father Ray; son Steven Peat; sister Cheryl Peat; brother-in-law Bob Chadwick; and several aunts and uncles. Jack served in the Navy for four years. He worked at Madison Silos, Madison Dairy, Schoep's Ice Cream, and Menards. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday October 6, 2025, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton, Wis. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Following the service there will be food and libations at the American Legion in Stoughton.
In lieu of flowers or gifts to the family, it is encouraged to make donations to UW Madison Carbone Cancer Center or the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. If anyone chooses to give to the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin please put in the memo line "Cherish Wisconsin Outdoor Fund," and if anyone chooses to donate the Carbone Center, please donate the funds in Jack Peat's name.
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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244
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