Weldon "Pete" Willmert Obituary (1923

Weldon "Pete" Willmert, 99, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Weldon "Pete" Willmert was born on February 5, 1923, to Jacob Willmert and Core Lee Camper in their home near Beason, Illinois. He married Helen Lucille Lucas on November 21, 1945, in Chicago. She preceded him in death in 2003. Weldon is survived and loved by one son, Dennis L. (Marilyn) Willmert of Lincoln; one very special friend, Neva Bridges; two sisters, Nola Turley and Iona Boward both of Lincoln; five grandchildren, Victoria (Jason) Clarke of Emden, Brian (Jordan) Willmert of Morton, Chad Willmert, Heather Holley, and Bill Powell; nine great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and many special nieces and nephews whom he also loved. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; one son, Darrell, brothers, George Willmert, Charles Willmert, Harry K. Willmert, John R. Willmert, and Frank Willmert; and sisters, Lulu G. Willmert, Anneta Hopp, and Cora Usherwood. Weldon served in combat during World War II in Italy and North Africa, being wounded three times. He received the Bronze Star and two Oak Leaf Clusters with a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Lincoln DAV, where he served as president. Weldon worked for Cat. In East Peoria as an inspector for 38 years. Weldon "Pete" Willmert has been an active member of Lincoln First Baptist Church since 1948 when he chose to be baptized and join the church. He has served the Lord by taking care of the church building and holding multiple jobs over the years. His services will be held at Lincoln First Baptist Church at 10:30AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Visitation will take place one hour prior from 9:30AM-10:30AM. Burial will be at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln, IL, where full military rites will be accorded by Lincoln American Legion Post #263. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lincoln.