Jerry E. Brehmer, 76, of Yates City, passed away at 4:08 a.m., on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on January 10, 1942, in Peoria, to Herman and Barbara (Ross) Brehmer. He married Phyllis Edwards on November 4, 1972, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his three children, Brigitt (Bob) Belau of South Dakota, Betsy Hansen of South Dakota, and Jenny Cation of Yates City; one sister, Phyllis Sorbel; six grandchildren, Gregory (Nicole) Hansen, Haley Hansen, Rachel Belau, Kate Belau, Andrew Cation, and Gage Galyean; and special friends, Molly Fisher, Heath (Liz) Skaggs, Hank (Sara) Skaggs, PeeWee, and Whitey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Bo Cation.
Jerry retired from Dresser Industries. He also was a truck driver and worked for Buckman Farms. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandpa (ole man).
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Elmwood Banquet Hall, 112 South Magnolia Street, Elmwood, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jerry Brehmer Family and Elba-Salem Fire...[more]