Phillip "Bud" Lee Weinstein

Phillip Lee "Bud" Weinstein, 89, of Metamora, IL passed away at 12:00 am on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on February 22, 1934, in Washington, IL, to Phillip Lee and Agnes Menerva (Thewlis) Weinstein. He married Joanne Trokur on September 14, 1957 in Peoria, IL. She passed away on July 6, 2016.

Surviving are three children, Brad (Lori) Weinstein of Metamora, Rhonda (David) Kiesewetter of Metamora, and Colette (Robert) Lange of Peoria, IL; three grandchildren, Phillip Thrush, Cailee (Ryan) Alderman, and Dalton Wiechmann; three great-grandchildren, Emery Colette Alderman, Auggie Alderman, and Ryder Thrush; and a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother and sister-in-law, William J. and Dorothy Weinstein.

Bud worked for 52 years and was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local 649 in Peoria, IL from 1960 – 1996. He enjoyed college basketball, Metamora football, and stock cars. Bud's passion and love was being a truck driver.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with Pastor Gary Salm officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service, also on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 2501 Chatham Road, Suite 210, Springfield, IL 62704. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

American Diabetes Association, Central Illinois Chapter
2501 Chatham Road, Suite 210, Springfield IL 62704