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BORN
1942
DIED
2024
Eugene Ooms Obituary
Butch was an Army veteran, spent many years making rail cars, and ended his career making wind turbines. He started his life in Chicago Heights, and moved to Wapella to work at the plant in Clinton. He traveled to help supervise in Georgia and Mexico due to his ability to get the best work from his crew.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judith, and his five children, Karen, Timothy, Christopher, Alison, and Matthew. He was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren that brightened his life.
No service will take place, at his insistence. Central Cremations will be preparing him for final resting.
If you would like celebrate his life, donations to Relay For Life (cancer.org) are greatly appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jane wright
June 18, 2025
My husband and I delivered the Pantagraph to you a couple years ago ,Our names are Tom and Jane Wright ,we were sorry to hear about your husband ,we are praying for you and your family .
Carolyn Conn
June 18, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Family will be in my prayers
Carron
June 18, 2024
So sorry to see this. Chris was in my class. Prayers to the entire family.
Stephanie
June 18, 2024
So sorry to see this. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. Ruth and I will miss you.
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