Eldon S. Heer

Eldon S. Heer, 98, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Rosewood Health Care, Swansea, IL.

Eldon was born March 31, 1914, to Christian and Elizabeth Mary (Nee Baer) Heer, in Lebanon, IL. On September 5, 1943, he married Ruth Evelyn Schertz in Washington, IL.

Eldon was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, Lebanon, IL. He took over the store from his father and worked there until he retired. He was a member of Lebanon American Legion, former member of Lions Club and Lebanon Rotary Club. He attended McKendree College. He served in the U S Army during WWII.

He is survived by 2 children, Dean E. Heer, Lebanon, IL, Linda L. (Michael) Erwin, Oklahoma City, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Elizabeth Heer; his wife, Ruth Evelyn Heer; 3 sisters, Crystal Heer, Elfrieda Godat, Carol Langenwalter.

Memorial Visitation: Sunday, February 17, 2013, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, at 1st United Methodist Church, Lebanon, IL.

Memorial Service: Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm at 1st United Methodist Church, Lebanon, IL.

Clergy: Rev. Peter J. Wehrly, Pastor

Meyer Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL