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Allen Mortimer Obituary
Allen E. Mortimer
FARMERSVILLE, IL – Allen E. Mortimer, 89, of Farmersville, Ill., passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Pleasant Hill Village in Girard, Ill.
Allen was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Springfield, Ill., a son of Charles E. and Henrietta (Day) Mortimer. Allen was a 1943 graduate of Virden High School. He married Wanda L. Bickel on June 23, 1944, in Virden, Ill. Allen was a member of the Thayer United Methodist Church in Thayer, Ill. Allen farmed with his father after high school. Following a back injury, he was a bookkeeper in Pawnee. He then joined the Farmers and Merchant's State Bank in Virden in 1951 as a bookkeeper. After working at the bank, he retired in 1978 as Vice President. At that time he returned to the love of his life, farming.
Besides farming Allen was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, taking great pride in his children and grandchildren. Allen especially enjoyed sharing his knowledge and skills concerning farming, gardening, and woodworking. He also loved to tell stories.
Allen was active in community life. He was on the Virden School Board, active in Boy Scouts and the Virden Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Virden Cemetery Board for over 50 years.
Surviving Allen are his daughter, Nancy (Alex) Siudyla of Farmersville, Ill.; a son, Evan (Rosemary) Mortimer of Palmetto, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Terry (Bill Buske) Mortimer of Virden, Ill.; and several cousins.
Preceding Allen in death were his wife, Wanda L. Mortimer; daughter, Mary Kim Mortimer; and a son, Greg Mortimer.
Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Monday Feb. 23, 2015, at Thayer United Methodist Church in Thayer, Ill., with funeral services to follow at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Charles L. Kurfman will officiate. Burial will be at Virden Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Thayer United Methodist Church.
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Nancy Lowder
February 24, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories working with Allen at the Farmers and Merchants State bank many many years ago. Also, there were the after-hours with Wanda and he which were great.
Wade & Shannon Gadberry
February 23, 2015
Terry & Family-
So sorry to hear of Allen's passing. I remember going out to the farm and listening to his stories. What a nice guy-he will be missed.
Lesley Kruse
February 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss Terri & Bill. your in my thoughts
Roger & Gloria Smith
February 23, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time. It is very hard losing a parent.
Bill & Judy Berry
February 22, 2015
So sorry to hear about Allen. He was such a gentleman and always so kind to everyone. Allen and your mom were so much fun to be around. What a wonderful family.
Ken n Darlene Hochmuth
February 22, 2015
Condolences to the Mortimer family. Always admired both Allen n Wanda. God bless you all.
Naomi Stone
February 22, 2015
Precious memories. I worked for the Mortimer family through my school years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Judy & Charles Foster
February 22, 2015
Sorry to hear of your dad passing. Allen was a great guy.
Judy & Chuck Foster
February 22, 2015
Sorry to hear of your dad passing. He was a great guy.
Debbie Kolesar
February 22, 2015
I will always have great memories of Allen. Especially way back in the day at Sunset Lake.......Allen and Wanda were wonderful, and enjoyed life to fullest!!
Cheers!!
Love,
Ann (Stone) Brewer
February 22, 2015
Lots of good memories with Allen and Wanda from way back. I used to work for them on the farm near Virden taking care of Evan and Gregg. That was before Nancy was born. They treated me like family. RIP Allen
February 22, 2015
Nancy and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad.. Mona Mullins Roberts
Bill & Becky Delich
February 22, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave & Angie Boston
February 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kim Moore
February 21, 2015
Nancy: My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Just prior to his retirement from F&M, your Dad went above and beyond the ordinary measures to assist me in purchasing my first home. I was & always will be very grateful for his help. As you already know, he was a great man & a wonderful individual.
Austin & Mary Ellen Hulcher
February 21, 2015
Lot of good memories from way back.
George Rishel
February 21, 2015
Whenever I met Allen, he was always friendly and full of good humor. Allen was a good guy.
georrge and carol kruse
February 21, 2015
our deepest condolences...
February 21, 2015
Nancy & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. It's so hard to lose a parent. May God Bless you.
Jim & Carolyn Nuckols
Bobbie Berola
February 21, 2015
Nancy and family, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please give my deep regards to your children for me. . I enjoyed their friendship so much at THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE PRE SCHOOL, in Auburn. Sincerely, Bobbie Boyd Berola
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