Eugene E. Wertz

Eugene E. Wertz, 82, of rural Pekin, IL passed away at 9:10 PM Friday, April 26, 2013 at his home. Gene was born on August 27, 1930 in Pekin to Louis E. and Pansy C. (Cohenour) Wertz. He married Joyce Schumm on October 16, 1974 in Pekin. Preceding in death are his parents and two brothers, Bob and Carroll Wertz. Surviving is: his wife, Joyce of Pekin; three sons, Roland (Gale) Wertz of East Peoria, IL, Richard and Genie Wertz both of Pekin; two daughters, Stephanie (Orjan) Lundberg of Taby, Sweden and Carolyn (Steve) Campbell of Rifle, CO; two stepsons, Edward (Lois) Casto of Peoria, IL, Mark Casto of Rockdale, IL; one step daughter, Shelly Casto of Crest Hill, IL; eight grandchildren, Anthony and Alexander Lundberg, Sean Campbell, Carleen Allen, Ron Allen Jr., Stephanie (Derek) Harris, Teri (Mike) Behm and Erica (Devon) Brooks; ten great grandchildren; four brothers, Wilfred (Barbara) Wertz of Canton, Harold (Sue) Wertz of Pekin, Gerald (Unabelle) Wertz of Topeka, IL and Don Wertz of Peoria, IL and brother-in-law, Don C. Schumm of Pekin. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He worked at the P&PU Railroad for several years. He then started his own Taxidermy business. He was a talented wood carver. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Henderson Funeral & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr., Pekin, IL 61554. Rev. Daniel Bishop will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.A luncheon will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pekin following burial.Food donations may be delivered to the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Pekin, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made to www.hendersonfuneralcare.com Cemetery Lakeview Cemetery 1917 N. 8th Street Pekin,IL 61554 Service Saturday, May 4, 2013 10:30 AM delete Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Saturday, May 4, 2013 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM delete Pekin,IL 61554