Ronald E. Peake

Ronald E. Peake, 71, architect, builder and developer, died Friday, November 23rd. Celebration of Life will be Monday, December 3rd at 1:00 pm at Central Christian Church in the Chapel. Ron was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1947. He learned his work ethic early in life. At the age of 5 he was selling donuts and greeting cards door to door. He made lifelong friends at Mead Junior high and graduated from East High School. He then attended all three universities in Kansas but ended up at K-state. He was a die hard K-State fan and he received three degrees and one masters degree. He loved K-state so much he didnt want to leave so he became the campus architect and an architectural instructor. His dad finally told him thats enough and you need to start working so he came back to Wichita and started his own business. He used his architectural design degree to design and build homes in Wichita and surrounding areas for 42 years. Ron was passionate about what he did and those he worked with became like family. Ron loved Santa Fe, New Mexico and his family spent every vacation and most holidays at their condo. His time in Santa Fe started his lifelong obsession with cactus and all things Southwest especially the food. He also later in life fell in love with designing and creating mosaic crosses. Which he shared with friend, family, schools and churches in the community. Most of all Ron fiercely loved his family. He never missed anything that his children or grandchildren were involved in and he always cried as he proudly watched. His grandchildren were his whole world. He was so generous, tender-hearted, creative, stubborn, a life long learner and one of a kind. Survived by his wife, Polly, Daughters, Michelle (Peake) Howard and Patricia Peake, Son-in-law David Howard, grandchildren Haley, Addison, Olivia and Asher. Memorial has been established with the East YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, 9333 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67207. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.