Mr. Eldon J. Kerr
November 13, 1935 - July 16, 2019
Eldon J Kerr, 83, of Bartonville died at 5:50 PM on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 13, 1935 in Peoria to John and June (Renyolds) Kerr. He married Garnett “Gary” Smith on December 5, 1953 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are 1 child Kathryn (Rick) Oesch of Mossville; 6 grandchildren Lisha (Phil) Meisel, Tiffany Oesch, Reanna (Steve) Humes, Holly (Orlando) Robinson, Jedadiah (Whitney) Rashid and Amy (Eric) Phillips; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; 1 brother William (Barbara) Kerr of New Jersey; 2 sisters Darlene Brooks of East Peoria and Sharon (Floyd) Henderson of Peoria. He was preceded in death by a daughter Roxanna and 3 sisters Laveta, Doris and Evelyn. Eldon worked as a machinist at Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 37 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Bartonville American Legion. He loved camping, hunting and the outdoors. Visitation will be from 11-1 on Friday, July 19 at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 444 E. Washington St., East Peoria. Luncheon will follow at Bartonville American Legion. Memorials may be made to Bartonville American Legion.
Eldon J Kerr, 83, of Bartonville died at 5:50 PM on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 13, 1935 in Peoria to John and June (Renyolds) Kerr. He married Garnett “Gary” Smith... View Obituary & Service Information