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Obituary for Timothy Wayne Sligar
Timothy Wayne Sligar, 59, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday June 17th, 2020 at his residence.
Timothy was born on January 9 1961 in Peoria, a son of James Sligar and Joanne Sligar Lewey. He was preceded in death by his father and his niece Amanda Zears.
Surviving are his mother Joanne Lewey of East Peoria, his brother Jim (Judy) Sligar of Mackinaw, his sister, Laura (Shane) Murphy, his nieces Natalie and Isabelle Zears, all of Morton, his nephew Braden Murphy of Dunlap, his former spouse Janice Boughton of Peoria, his stepson Jeff Kern of Kennesaw, GA, his stepdaughter Kristin (Britt) Snider and two grandsons, Winston and Louis Snider all of Peoria.
Tim worked at Aetna Insurance until it’s closing in 1996, then Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company and most recently; the United States Department of Probation as the Assistant Director of Information Technology from 2001 until he retired in 2016.
Tim was an incredible athlete in grade school and in his High school career at Dunlap. He excelled at basketball and golf. Later in his life he enjoyed cycling. He was an avid bowler, and famously bowled a perfect game. He would often retell the impressive event.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandsons, whom he loved dearly.
Tim had a bright smile, infectious laugh, and cheery disposition that will be remembered by all that knew him. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 from 10-11:30 am at Wright and Salmon Mortuary in Peoria. A family Graveside service will be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria following visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorials in Tim’s memory may be made to Dunlap High School Athletic Department.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or leave their private condolences by logging on www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Timothy was born on January 9 1961 in Peoria, a son of James Sligar and Joanne Sligar Lewey. He was preceded in death by his father and his niece Amanda Zears.
Surviving are his mother Joanne Lewey of East Peoria, his brother Jim (Judy) Sligar of Mackinaw, his sister, Laura (Shane) Murphy, his nieces Natalie and Isabelle Zears, all of Morton, his nephew Braden Murphy of Dunlap, his former spouse Janice Boughton of Peoria, his stepson Jeff Kern of Kennesaw, GA, his stepdaughter Kristin (Britt) Snider and two grandsons, Winston and Louis Snider all of Peoria.
Tim worked at Aetna Insurance until it’s closing in 1996, then Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company and most recently; the United States Department of Probation as the Assistant Director of Information Technology from 2001 until he retired in 2016.
Tim was an incredible athlete in grade school and in his High school career at Dunlap. He excelled at basketball and golf. Later in his life he enjoyed cycling. He was an avid bowler, and famously bowled a perfect game. He would often retell the impressive event.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandsons, whom he loved dearly.
Tim had a bright smile, infectious laugh, and cheery disposition that will be remembered by all that knew him. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 from 10-11:30 am at Wright and Salmon Mortuary in Peoria. A family Graveside service will be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria following visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorials in Tim’s memory may be made to Dunlap High School Athletic Department.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or leave their private condolences by logging on www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
11
Jul
10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
Lutheran Cemetery
914 S Pleasant
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
Dunlap HIgh School Athletic Department
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