Roger Shull's Obituary
Decatur- Roger Shull Sr., 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Roger was born on April 17, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Joseph Allen and Irene Gertrude (Thompson) Shull. He enjoyed working on old cars, attending car shows, fishing, hunting, and gathering to drink coffee with his group of friends.
Surviving are his wife Roberta Shull of Decatur; son, Shane Koontz of Decatur; daughters, Debbie (Robert) Hutton of Decatur, IL., Toni (Aaron) Webb of Conroe, TX., Billie Jo Shull of Conroe, TX.; three step daughters, Julie (Kim) Keck of Decatur, IL, Laura (Andy) Dean of South Port, NC, Amy (Matt) Heider of Jacksonville, FL; twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews, and extended family members.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, son, Roger Shull Jr., one brother, and two sisters.
Funeral service to celebrate Roger’s life will be 6pm Friday, January 15, 2016 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-6pm Friday, January 15, 2016 in the funeral home. Family requests casual dress attire for the visitation and service. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family, C/O Shull Family.
The family of Roger Shull Sr. family is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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