PEORIA - Charles David Weigel, age 89, of Peoria passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria.

Dave was born on May 29, 1924, in Mount Vernon, Ill., to Russell and Lela (Harris) Weigel.

He married Trudy Falatka on July 5, 1947, in Peoria.

Dave is survived by his wife, Trudy of Peoria; one daughter, Nancy Weigel of Peoria; one son, Chuck (Kathey) Weigel of Peoria; three grandsons, Ted (Dawn Dulas) Tiller, Les (Dawn) Tiller and Jake Weigel; and three great-grandchildren, Austin, Katie and Brayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Peggy Kepler.

Dave served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then he worked for Caterpillar, retiring in 1975.

Dave enjoyed woodworking and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at 12 noon at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to TAPS. Online condolences may be made through www.davison-fulton.com.

Source: Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois
Date: January 14, 2014 ( a photo is available)
Submitted by: Sue Armstrong