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Clyde Whitmer Obituary
FARMINGTON - Clyde "Satch" Dwayne Whitmer, 67, of Farmington passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria.
He was born Dec. 10, 1946, in Canton to Robert and Gladys Fulton Whitmer. He married Colleen Wernsman on Oct. 1, 2005, in Farmington.
She survives, along with his children, Susan (Mark) Wang of East Peoria, Tony Whitmer of Avon, Julie Schissler of Avon, Steven Whitmer of Green Valley, Robert Whitmer of Pekin, Jennie (John) Alt of Springfield and April Lewis of Hanna City; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; twin brother, Harry Wayne Whitmer of Canton; and sisters, Vicki (Harry) Jennings of Farmington, Robyn (Mike) Bassham of Shipley, Fla., and Joan LaDoucer of Vallejo, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Brenda Whitmer; and brother, James Fulton.
Satch worked for ASARCO Coal Co.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Farmington.
Cremation has been accorded, and a celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Farmington Moose Lodge.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association in his name.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Whitmer
To my husband who noone can replace. I will love you always and keep you in my heart.
March 12, 2014
Michael Parks
March 10, 2014
to a good man that was like my 2nd dad and Dwayne taught me a lot in my life and touched my heart each and every time we did something together,,,,You will be missed but NOT FORGOTTEN. Tony you are the oldest male so be there for your sisters and brothers bub
March 10, 2014
Susan & family, I am so sorry for your loss. My dad has been gone 6 years now & I think of him everyday! May God give you peace through this time of sorrow. Love, Cheryl
Cindy McNeely
March 10, 2014
Rest in peace. I love you
American Heart Association
March 9, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Angie and Don West
March 9, 2014
Robert and family,
You have our deepest sympathies. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennie Alt
March 9, 2014
Jennie Alt
March 9, 2014
Brothers...
Jennie Alt
March 9, 2014
Janet Fulton
March 9, 2014
hope youre healthy in heaven..tell Jim Hi from us <3 im gonna miss u toodlin around walmart...
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