Dean H. Hamilton Obituary (1940

Dean H. Hamilton, 79, of Pontiac, IL passed away at 8:58 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Tjardes Healthcare Center of Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at First United Methodist Church in Pontiac, IL with Rev. Tom Goodell officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. According to the family's wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is handling arrangements for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac. Dean was born October 10, 1940 in Pontiac, IL a son of Elmer and Wilma (Jameson) Hamilton. He married Mary Jane Schott on March 10, 1962 at the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac. She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are his children: Joyce Eggenberger and David (Marilou) Hamilton both of Pontiac, IL; and his grandchildren: Cortney (A.J.) Blair of Pontiac, Amelia Hamilton of Lisle, IL and Nicole (Chad) McKee of Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Elmer "Gene" Hamilton. Dean attended schools in Cornell, graduating from Cornell Community High School in 1958. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard. Graduating from the Illinois Police Academy, he served as a Pontiac Policeman. In 1975, he purchased Printing Craftsmen of Pontiac, now operated by his children. Still unable to leave his involvement with law enforcement, he served many years as a part-time Livingston County Sheriffs Deputy. His family and faith anchored his life. He ministered through teaching Sunday School for many years, singing in the choirs, participating in church-sponsored work mission trip to Costa Rica and other leadership positions. His travel to Costa Rica and other leadership positions. His travel highlight was to the Holy Land in early 1999. He loyally served as a Rotarian and Habitat for Humanity Director. His life fulfilled the words of the song, "To be used of God, is my desire."