Peoria-Leland R. Wake, 92, of Peoria, formerly of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2016, at his residence.
He was born on May 5, 1924, in Farmington to Richard and Viola Abel Wake. They preceded him in death.
He married Phyllis Putman on July 2, 1961 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Debra (Stephen Dellinger of West Peoria, Denise (the late David) Dellinger of Peoria, grandchildren, Bryan and Joab Dellinger and sisters, Mary Page, Judy Thurman and Marge Plumer.
Four brothers, Don, Arnold, Bill and David also preceded him in death.
Leland served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 38 years of service. He attended First Baptist Church in Peoria.
A funeral will be held on Saturday 3, 2016, at 11 am at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at the Mt Zion Cemetery in rural Fiatt.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
To view Leland’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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