Ernest Wieburg

Ernest Russell Wieburg, 71, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:49 PM Monday, May 20, 2019 at Unity Point Health - Methodist in Peoria. Ernie was born on October 12, 1947 in Pekin to Russell and Emily (Mott) Wieburg. He married Brenda Spencer on December 21, 1974 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are: his wife, Brenda of Pekin; two sons, Christopher (Carrie) Wieburg of Bloomington, IL and Jeremy Wieburg of Pekin; one sister, Emmy Lou (William) Drzal of Geneva, IL. Ernie was a faithful member and taught bible classes at Pekin Church of Christ. He graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree. He then was the plant scheduler for Evonik in Mapleton for 40 years retiring in 2012. Ernie was a past board member of Shade Park, past treasurer of Pekin Quarterback Club, past president of Pekin High School Basketball Booster Club. He coached youth teams at Shade Park and Pekin Union Mission. He enjoyed photography and bird watching. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory with Evangelist Paul Thomas officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded after the service. Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS, American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Funeral Service Saturday, May 25, 2019 11:00 AM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554