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Homer Weidhuner Obituary

Homer Weidhuner

GREENVIEW - Homer Weidhuner, age 81, of Greenview, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

Homer is survived by his wife Anna Weidhuner; a daughter Kathryn (Mark) Schreiner of Greenview; a son, Karl (Dawn) Weidhuner of Greenview; six grandchildren, Ashlei and Evan Birch, Allison, Amanda, and Austin Weidhuner, and Nicole Schreiner; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Carol Birch.

Homer was born July 15, 1930 in Sherman, Illinois, the son of Fred A. and Tina Simmering Weidhuner.

He married Anna Albers on June 25, 1955.

Homer was a livestock farmer for all his life. He served on the Zion Lutheran Church Board, the L.G. Co-op Board, and the Menard Rural Water Co-op Board, Greenview School Board, and the Middletown State Bank Board. Homer was a member of the Pork Council, FBFM Board and Menard County Pork Producers.

He graduated from Middletown High School and enjoyed operating his antique tractors.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. An additional visitation will be held from 9:00 until time of funeral service at 10:00 on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland.

Rev. Charles Olander will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Middletown.

Memorials can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and medical staff for their care and kindness given to Homer.

On-line condolences can be sent at www.mottandhenning.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Apr. 29, 2012.

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joann coers

May 2, 2012

Sorry to hear of Homers passing. He was a great man. Annie keep your head up high and your will be fine. Called Ruby and said she had talked to you. God bless

Lincoln Land Staff

May 1, 2012

Anna, Kathryn and Karl...We are very sorry to hear about Homer's passing. He was a great man, farmer and customer. We are praying for you..Lincoln Land Communications

May 1, 2012

Annie and family---sorry to hear of your loss of Homer but it sounds like he fought till the end. Annie I always enjoyed talking to you and Homer. May he rest in peace with his Lord and Savior. God Bless.
Fred and Dolores Detmers

Kristina White

April 30, 2012

Sorry to read this, my deepest condolences and sympathy to the Weidhuner family.

Tara Davis (Salt Creek Chiro)

April 30, 2012

Annie and Family-
I'm so sorry to hear of Homer's passing. I enjoyed visiting with you both so much. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy and caring...

Todd/Kathleen Hazlewood

April 30, 2012

Dear Weidhuner Family:
It has been a blessing sharing family events/memories with all of you. Homer has left an amazing legacy. God Bless you all on celebrating the amazing life of Homer.
Love and Prayers, The Hazelwoods
Todd - Kathleen - Caitlym, Emily and Carlton

Kathleen Hazelwood

April 30, 2012

Dear Weidhuner Family:
You have all been blessed with a wonderful role model. It was a blessing knowing your family and sharing family events with all of you. May God bless you all in this time of celebrating Homers life. What a great legacy he has left. Love and Prayers, The Hazelwoods
Todd - Kathleen - Caitlyn - Emily & Carlton

Wilma Blessman

April 30, 2012

Anna I am so sorry for your loss...I truly enjoyed Homer as a great friend...May God Bless You

April 30, 2012

My sincere sympathies to all of Homer's family. I remember fondly the visits I made to Homer for student interns he worked with from Joliet Junior College.

Bill Johnson

Walter & Margaret Speder

April 30, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

April 29, 2012

Karl and Kathy-Billy and I are sorry to hear of your father's passing-please know that you are in our prayers at this most difficult time....
Ed & Bill Kienzler Springfield Illinois

Kent Janssen family

April 29, 2012

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring peace to you all.

Meaghan Morris

April 29, 2012

Weidhuner and Schreiner families,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mary Jo and Bob Morlee

April 29, 2012

Anna and Family:

We were so sorry to read about Homer. Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you.

Deanna Clark

April 29, 2012

Karl and Kathy,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May God be with you and your families during this difficult time.

With sympathy,
Deanna (Moore) Clark and family

David & Dolores Cramer

April 29, 2012

Ann & family,

We were so sorry to hear about Homer. Please extend our sincere sympathy to all of your family.

We will be thinking of you.

David & Dolores Cramer

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