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William Allenbaugh Obituary
PEORIA - William Harold Allenbaugh, 68, of Chapel Hill, NC, formerly of Peoria, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at his residence.
Bill was born November 26, 1947 in Chicago (Niles), Illinois the son of William H. and Grace (Lein) Allenbaugh. In 2009 he retired as a global purchaser for Caterpillar after a 37 year career with the company. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and shooting sports. He was coach and biggest fan of his kids' and grandkids' activities as well as a life-time NASCAR and Indy enthusiast. During his retirement in North Carolina, he attended Pittsboro Baptist Church. Bill is remembered by all as a kind-hearted, good-natured man who loved to laugh and entertain with stories of his adventures. By far, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife: Lee (Hammer) Allenbaugh; two daughters: Emily Todino of IL, Jennifer Hendricks and husband, Cary of TX; one son: Joshua Allenbaugh and wife, Julie of IL; seven grandchildren: Jacob and Drew Todino, Seth, Stella and Sloane Hendricks, and Gabe and Grace Allenbaugh; one sister: Jane (Allenbaugh) Hout and husband, Jerre of IL; brother-in-law: Doug Hammer and wife, Rachel of NC; two nieces and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Pittsboro Baptist Church with Dr. Tripp Harman officiating. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
The family extends a very special thanks to his caregivers, Trista Marsh and Elizabeth Hartley.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.
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David Russell
November 5, 2016
I worked with Bill in Caterpillar Global Purchasing. He was solid, earnest, humorous and a great example setter for others. It was true pleasure to have known him.
Gabriel & Grace Allenbaugh
November 5, 2016
We will always love and miss you BoBo
You will be in our prayers
Your loving grandchildren
Gabriel and Grace
November 5, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family in this difficult time. BIll was a wonderful man who was loved by all who knew him. He will live in our hearts forever. We know he is with Our Lord in heaven and one day we will see him again.
Dennis and Kathy LaHood
Sue Harrington
November 5, 2016
As a high school friend of daughter Emily and neighbor, I spent some time at the Allenbaugh household, back in the day. Mr Allenbaugh was very kind and gracious! He always made me feel welcomed in his home and tolerated our silliness! His smile was his magic!
Emily, Josh, Jennifer, Jake, Drew, Aunt Janie and all his family,
Very sorry for your loss.
Love you all.
Greg Hamilton
November 4, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bill's family. I will never forget his kindness, understanding and personal support. Bill was my foreman at Caterpillar Bldg KK when I wanted to put in my 2 week notice to quit and go back to college. He talked me into checking into the apprentice course of which I graduated from as a Machine Repairman (second choice to electrician). I went on to work 36 years there and assisted in piloting Vibration Analysis Program at Mossville, IL plant that grew to encompass several facilities and technologies (including metrology, oil analysis, thermography) for 15 years until it was dismantled by management from Lafayette, IN that had no clue and tried to contract to outside companies that could never make it work. Thank you, Bill! Godspeed my friend. I have never forgotten you!
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