Denis V. Waldschmidt

Denis V. Waldschmidt, 83, of Lacon, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL passed away at 6:53 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria. He was born on November 24, 1933 in Metamora, IL to Vitus O. and Gertrude E. (Scheirer) Waldschmidt. Surviving are his children Janet Weldon, Mike (Denise) Waldschmidt, and Jerry (Melanie) Waldschmidt all of Metamora; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Leonard (Kathryn) Waldschmidt of LaRose; and sister Anna Jean (Ronald) Krolak of Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by son Tim Waldschmidt, two brothers, and three sisters. Denis was a machinist at Caterpillar. He served in the National Guard. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora, Knights of Columbus Lady of Sorrows Council #3060, and the Caterpillar Retirees Club. He enjoyed NASCAR, was an avid euchre and bingo player, and loved walking outside. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Greg Jozefiak officiating. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with visitation to follow from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded after mass. Burial of ashes will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Metamora at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.