CHILLICOTHE,- David D. Harlow, 82, of Chillicothe died at home Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.

He was born Oct. 30, 1932, in Mount Vernon, Ill., to Art and Viola (Duvall) Harlow.

He married Mary Elizabeth 'Beth' Stahlheber on June 1, 1954.

They were married 52 years. She preceded him in death, along with one son, David L. Harlow.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Surviving are two daughters, Debbra (Stanley) Taylor and Denise (Brent) Ackerman, both of Chillicothe; one son, Daniel (Monica) Harlow of High Point, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was employed by Caterpillar, Inc. for 40 years. David served in the Korean War and retired after 24 years from the National Guard as a captain. He was past post commander of VFW Post 4999. He also served as head of the Honor Guard and was bingo chairman for several years. He was a past president and lifetime member of the Peoria Casting Club. He was a longtime member of Allendale Conservation Club. He enjoyed fishing and golf. He was a loving father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, also at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to VFW Post 4999. Online condolences may be submitted through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.

(A photo was with online)

Source: Peoria Journal Star
Date: Sept. 16 to Sept. 17, 2015
Submitted by: Sue