Canton – Harry Wayne Whitmer, 71, of Canton, passed away at 9:15 PM on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Graham Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1946 in Canton to Frank and Mattie (Hedge) Whitmer.
Surviving are five children, Carroll (Lorie) Whitmer of Cuba, Corbin (Mandy) Whitmer of TX, Joe Whitmer of PA, Clint (Janie) Whitmer of Cuba, and Missy (Jeff) Grapes of East Peoria; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joan Ladoucer of CA, Vicki Jennings of TN, and Robin Bassaham of FL; several nieces and nephews; longtime family friend, Ryan Alexander.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Ashley Dawn, and two brothers.
Harry worked at Keystone Steel and Wire for 20 years and also was a truck driver for various companies for 20 years. He was of the Christian faith. Harry was a member of Farmington Moose Lodge 1571, Canton VFW Post 1984, Farmington American Legion Post 140, and was a lifetime member of Amvets.
Harry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Illinois or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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