Fred J. Genzel
April 6, 1940 - April 9, 2022
Fred J. Genzel, 82, of East Peoria, passed away on April 8, 2022, at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born in Peoria on April 6, 1940, to Obed and Marjorie (Sutton) Genzel. He married Dyan Kisner on December 13, 1979, in Peoria; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Rachel (John) Roberts of Ward, AR, Mark Brown of Hinesburg, VT; his sister Mary Genzel of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Scurry and his brother, Don Genzel. Fred very proudly served in the Army 101st Airborne Division. As a veteran, one of the highlights of his life was participating in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Fred worked as a truck driver with the Teamster’s Local #627 at C & G Concrete in East Peoria for over 45 years. He loved John Deere tractors and was a past member of the River Valley Antique Association and the Two-Cylinder Club of Chillicothe, and a member of the Morton American Legion Post 318. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services at this time. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
Fred J. Genzel, 82, of East Peoria, passed away on April 8, 2022, at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born in Peoria on April 6, 1940, to Obed and Marjorie (Sutton) Genzel. He married Dyan Kisner on December 13, 1979, in Peoria;... View Obituary & Service Information