Eldon "Bub" Schoedel

February 2, 1931 - December 16, 2021

Eldon “Bub” Schoedel, 90, of Peoria, formerly of East Peoria, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at UnityPoint Health Proctor. He was born in East Peoria on February 2, 1931, to Gebhard and Marie (Meyer) Schoedel. He married Donna Jenks on May 16, 1951; she preceded him in death on January 20, 1992. He later married Nancy Castor on February 27, 1993; she survives. He is also survived by his seven children, Gary (Pamela J.) Schoedel of East Peoria, Terry Schoedel of Pekin, Jerry Schoedel of East Peoria, Cary (Cathy) Schoedel of East Peoria, Karen Davis of East Peoria, Sandra McDonald of East Peoria, and Todd (Jeanne) Castor of Peoria; 2 brothers, Bill Schoedel of East Peoria and Don Schoedel of Pekin; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He fought in 3 of 4 major battles and earned 3 Bronze Stars. He worked at Klaus Companies as Industrial Parts Manager for 42 years and was President of the National Electronics Association Industrial Division. Eldon was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria, where he served as Chairman of Elders, Chairman of Trustees, and usher. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria, with an hour of visitation prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Pape will officiate. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in East Peoria. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.