Delbert Eggemeyer, 78
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Delbert Eggemeyer, 78, of 318 Edgewood, passed away at 11:31 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Born October 11, 1932 in Chester to David and Amanda (Lindwedel) Eggemeyer, he married Martha Clewell on October 17, 1953 in Peoria. She died Oct. 18, 1992 in Peoria. He later married Joyce Arnett Hamilton on July 24, 1999 in Creve Coeur. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Dennis L. (Sharon) Eggemeyer of Marquette Heights; one daughter, Diana (Edgar) Henry of Pekin; two step-sons, Darin (Shari) Hamilton of Creve Coeur and Danny Hamilton of East Peoria; three grandchildren, Troy Henry of Pekin, Amanda Eggemeyer of Springfield and Michelle Eggemeyer of Marquette Heights; nine step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Hulda Krantz of Chester and one brother, Fritz (Delores) Eggemeyer of Chester. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one stepson, Allen Hamilton; two brothers and two sisters.
Delbert worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for more than 32 years as a machine repairman, retiring on Sept. 1, 1982. He also worked applying Anhydrous Ammonia for area farmers for over 25 years, last working in 2007.
He was a 50-year member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pekin, where he was a longtime usher and teller. Delbert was also an avid bowler and bowled Friday nights at Rosewood Lanes. He was a diehard Cubs fan and enjoyed spending time playing with his grandkids.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pekin. The Rev. Dennis Scoville will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, and also from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2223 Sheridan Road, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com