Obituaries
Obituary for Darrell E. Tammeus
Peoria- Darrell E. Tammeus, age 66, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2018 at his residence.
Darrell was born July 20, 1951, in Vandalia, IL., a son of Clifford W. and Thelma J. Hoeft Tammeus. He married Colleen Bencher September 22, 1973 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving Darrell is their two children; Michelle (Dennis) Veal of Emory, TX., and Joshua Tammeus of Norfolk, VA., five grandchildren; Alissa, Anthony, Adrianna, Rohman, and Phoenix, and one great-granddaughter, Jazlynn, and one sister, Diane (Bob) Banks of Lake Bluff, IL.
Darrell worked at Caterpillar as an electrician for 38 years until his retirement and was a proud union member of Local #974. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved bowling and was an avid puzzle solver. Some of his favorite pastime was spent riding his motorcycle. Darrell was a proud military father and grandfather and was loved by many.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary in Peoria. A visitation will be 2 hours prior from 3:00 – 5:00 PM also at the Mortuary. Pastor Stephen Barch will officiate and cremation rites will be accorded after services.
Memorials in Darrell’s name, may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or the American Legion Post #2.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Darrell was born July 20, 1951, in Vandalia, IL., a son of Clifford W. and Thelma J. Hoeft Tammeus. He married Colleen Bencher September 22, 1973 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving Darrell is their two children; Michelle (Dennis) Veal of Emory, TX., and Joshua Tammeus of Norfolk, VA., five grandchildren; Alissa, Anthony, Adrianna, Rohman, and Phoenix, and one great-granddaughter, Jazlynn, and one sister, Diane (Bob) Banks of Lake Bluff, IL.
Darrell worked at Caterpillar as an electrician for 38 years until his retirement and was a proud union member of Local #974. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved bowling and was an avid puzzle solver. Some of his favorite pastime was spent riding his motorcycle. Darrell was a proud military father and grandfather and was loved by many.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary in Peoria. A visitation will be 2 hours prior from 3:00 – 5:00 PM also at the Mortuary. Pastor Stephen Barch will officiate and cremation rites will be accorded after services.
Memorials in Darrell’s name, may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or the American Legion Post #2.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
28
Jan
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Service
Sunday
28
Jan
5:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
American Legion Post #2
St. Jude Midwest Affiliate
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