Jerry F. Reeser
January 27, 1935 - December 28, 2020
Jerry F. Reeser, age 85 of East Peoria, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 4:53 AM. He is now in his heavenly home sitting at the feet of his Lord and Savior. He was born to Charles A. and Mary Margaret (Zilch) Reeser on January 27, 1935 in Peoria. He married Shirley Jean Wheeler on October 5, 1958 in East Peoria. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Shirley of East Peoria; children, Jeffrey (Angie) Reeser of East Peoria and Robin (David) Howat of East Peoria; grandchildren, Brad (Kenzie Andrews) Reeser, Justin (Molly) Reeser, Nichole (Emmanuel) Williamson, Jeremy (Sheryl Irby) Howat, and Jessica (Jason) Peplow; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clinton (Gerry) Reeser of East Peoria, Charles (Connie) Reeser of Laurel, MT, and Dan (Donna) Reeser of East Peoria; and his best buddy Maggie May. Jerry was a member of the 1953 EPHS graduating class and spent his life working hard to care for his family. After retiring from Mitsubishi, he spent his time enjoying his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching NASCAR and the St. Louis Cardinals. At the age of 85, he still enjoyed regularly mowing 17 yards. Jerry enjoyed worshipping at Eastside Bible Church in Morton. A public visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Covid protocol will be followed. Burial will be private at Fondulac Cemetery. Memorials may be made to TAPS. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
Jerry F. Reeser, age 85 of East Peoria, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 4:53 AM. He is now in his heavenly home sitting at the feet of his Lord and Savior. He was born to Charles A. and... View Obituary & Service Information