Darrell Dean Weger's Obituary
Decatur- Darrell “Dean” Weger, 78, of Decatur passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Heartland Care of Decatur.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Dean will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be directed to the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. The family requests casual dress for the graveside service.
Dean was born in Decatur on August 8, 1933 the son of John Robert and Beulah (Myers) Weger. He retired from the City of Decatur Street Department after 35 years of service. Dean was an avid bowler and sports fan, and loved animals and children. Dean was a loving husband and a caring father and grandfather. He married Betty McPherson in Champaign on March 2, 1968.
He is survived by his sons; Darrell (Deeanna) of Palmdale, CA, Bob (Robin) of Decatur, Jim (Mary) of Decatur, Kenny (Amy) of Bement, and Scott (Theresa) of Decatur, daughters; Deana Weger of Danville, and Angel (Ed) Lawrence of Decatur, brother; Robert (Shirley) of Decatur, eleven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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