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Bernard "Bert" Pace

1951 - 2021

Bernard "Bert" Pace obituary, 1951-2021, LaSalle, IL

BORN

1951

DIED

2021

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Grant-Johnson Funeral Home

30 W Mechanic St

Princeton, Illinois

Bernard Pace Obituary

Bert Pace, 69, of LaSalle, IL passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in his home. He died of natural causes.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton with a brief service immediately following. Deacon John Murphy is officiating.
Bert was born in Hartford City, IN on September 1, 1951 to Bernard J. Pace and Ruth A. Squires. He married Rebecca (Strunk) Pace of Princeton, IL in 1979. They later divorced, but remained friends. He is survived by his children, Whitney (Kent) Tyne of Putnam, IL and Bill (Kerry Laing) Pace of Denver, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his older brother, David "Wavy" Pace of Hartford City, IN.
Bert graduated from Blackford County High School in 1969. He was employed many years at Beck Oil, Hotsy Equipment Company, LW Schneider, and Koyak Appraisal Services. He was also a dedicated volunteer for Safehouse Animal Rescue League and helped many cats have better lives. He enjoyed fishing, biking, music, the Chicago Bears, and cooking for his family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers are: Pat Macatee, John Maddox, Tim Bruner, Ted Burnworth, Kerry Laing, and Kent Tyne.
In lieu of flowers, all memorials may be directed to Safehouse Animal Rescue League, PO Box 193, Mendota, IL 61342 or to the family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

Published by Hartford City News Times from May 4 to May 12, 2021.
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May

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Grant-Johnson Funeral Home

30 W Mechanic St, Princeton, IL 61356

May

6

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12:00 p.m.

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home

30 W Mechanic St, Princeton, IL 61356

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