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Kenneth Fleeman Obituary
PEORIA - Kenneth W. Fleeman, age 74, of Peoria passed away at 9:30 AM Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side.
Born November 16, 1946, in Lawrenceburg, TN, a son to Kenneth G. and Flora (Schults) Fleeman. On April 9, 1967 he married Janet Althaus in Toluca, IL and together they cherished 54 years. Kenneth honourably served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and later served in the Air National Guard. He worked for the USPS as a mail carrier and retired as an account representative. Kenneth was a member of the American Legion Post 2, loved cooking, fishing and hunting. He coached the Peoria Soccer Club and was always looking for an opportunity to tell a good joke and make people laugh. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Janet of Peoria; three children, Kerry (Chad) Little of West Peoria, Scott (Kellie) Fleeman of Peoria and Jamie (Joe) Gusweiler of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Brittan and Alexa Rooney, Savanna Fleeman, Chandler Little. Chloe Fleeman, Tessa Little, Jackson Gusweiler and Max Gusweiler; two sisters, Joann Cline of Toluca and Nita Harms of Washington, IL; and one brother, Jerry Fleeman of Lawrenceburg, TN.
Cremation has been accorded. A memorial visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, until time of funeral services as 3 p.m. at Wright & Salmon Mortuary with Deacon Steve Cenek officiating.
Memorials in Kenneth's memory may be made to the American Legion Post 2, St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or PAWS of Peoria.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Jerry Buckman
May 3, 2021
Met Wayne in grade school at Maquon. Reconnected on Facebook. We played on the same little league team. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Susan Burleson
April 30, 2021
Janet and family, I am extremely sorry for your loss. Kenny will be missed by all!
Dale and Susan Burleson
Nancy Smith
April 30, 2021
Kenny was a joy to work with. He was always in a good mood and made us all laugh. Janet and Family, I'm so sorry for your huge loss.
Natasha T
April 30, 2021
Janet & Family- Kenny was such a joy to be around and I am so happy I have gotten to know the two of you throughout the last 4 years. You have my condolences
Robert and Tina Lamb
April 29, 2021
Dear Janet and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Kenny was a fantastic friend who always greeted everyone with a great smile. He left us all with wonderful memories and lots of good jokes! I bet he told St. Peter a joke when he reached the gates of heaven. He loved each of you dearly and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bob and Tina Lamb
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