Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Sep 12, 1945 - Dec 17, 2018
My most sincere love goes to your family at such a difficult time. I will miss his smiling face but I will always remember that about him fondly.
-Leslie Tharp Clark
Leslie Clark
December 21, 2018 | Casey, IL | Acquaintance
Danny will be missed!
Linda Sauer
December 20, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
Susie, Dustin & Lincoln, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending Hugs and Prayers.
Shelly Zachary
December 20, 2018 | Sandwich, IL | Family
My sympathy to Dannys wife and family. I remember him so well from high school. He was always such a nice person. Im sure he will be missed.
Carroll Roberts(Trueblood)
December 20, 2018 | Seminole, FL | Classmate
Sorry for your loss, Susie.
Mike Farris
December 19, 2018 | Westfield, IL | Coworker
Lincoln -
Heartfelt sympathy to you, Derrick and your family. May all your loving memories of your Dad bring peace, comfort and strength.
Cindy Ackil
December 19, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN | Friend
Susie, Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Martha Wallace
December 19, 2018 | Marshall, IL | Friend
I am so very sorry for your loss. Danny was a great man! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Hines (Sinclair)
December 19, 2018 | Mattoon, IL | Friend
My prayers are with you and your family!
Elizabeth Blair
December 19, 2018 | Peoria, IL | Student
Danny Ray Weir, age 73, of Casey, IL passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning December 17, 2018 at his home. He was born September 12, 1945 in Casey, IL, the son of Raymond Francis Weir and Virginia Mae Lashbrook Weir. On August 21, 1970 he married Susan Jane Ellington in Martinsville, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Susie Weir of Casey, IL; sons, Dustin Lee Weir (Ralph Soto) of Glendale, CA and Lincoln Ray Weir (Derrick Adkisson) of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Frances Weir of Branson, MO; Mary Smith (Tony) of Casey, IL and Bonnie Harris of O’Fallon, MO; mother in law, June Ellington of Casey, IL; nephews, nieces, his Church family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father in law, Andy Lee Ellington and brother in law, David Harris.
Danny was a 1963 graduate of Casey High School. He served his country as a Private in the US Air Force. He was a lifelong farmer and retired after 23 years from Eastern Illinois University as a building service worker. Danny was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Casey and a Crooked Creek Township trustee. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, welding, woodworking and farming. Danny was always the jokester; he enjoyed teasing anyone he could and above all was strong in his Christian faith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Inurnment will be held in Washington Cemetery, south Casey, IL at a later date. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday prior to the service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 E. Colorado St., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Payshere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 295, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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