Frank Schuck

Born January 6, 1944 in Peoria to Henry and Eleanor (Robinson) Schuck, he married Rita Eddy on September 5, 1979 in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife; 1 son, Jonathon (Erica) Schuck of Pekin; 2 daughters, Shawna (Mike) Lehney of Arkansas and Jenifer (Eric) Wisher of Pekin; 9 grandchildren, including Ryan Schuck, whom Frank helped raise; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Leo Schuck of Creve Coeur; and 2 sisters, Anna Norton of Lake Camelot and Marla Jordan of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Frank Schuck, Jr; 1 daughter, Carrie Schuck and 2 brothers.

Frank worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 25 years, retiring as a core dipper in 1989.

He served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard in the 1960s, and was a life member of AMVETS Post # 169 in North Pekin.

An avid NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan, he and several members of his family, enjoyed participating in dirt track racing He especially loved watching his son and daughter race.  AChicago Cubs fan,he also enjoyed deer hunting and loved his dogs, "Puppy", "Wendy", and "Bristol."

He was a member of First Christian Church in Pekin.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.  Rev. Michael Roberts will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 2000 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615.

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