He was born February 22, 1921 in White Hall, IL to Elery O. and Effie (Robinson) Eyer. He married Grace Duckwiler March 23, 1946 in Roodhouse, IL. She preceded him in death July 17, 2008. Also preceding him in death is his parents, son, James O. Eyer, daughter, Carolin Miller, brother, John Eyer, sister Mildred Mayberry, one grandson, one granddaughter, one great granddaughter and 2 daughter in laws.
Survivors include his children, Kenneth (Beverly) Eyer of Canton, IL, Patricia (Jerry) Vonderhaar of Athens, AL and Terry Eyer of Havanna, IL; 17 grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren
Kenneth worked at Caterpillar as a tool grinder, retiring in 1979. He also worked as an export packer in Morton. He is a US Army 96th Infantry Veteran.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Remmert Funeral Home. Pastor Johannes Christian will officiate. Visitation will be an hour prior to services.
Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.remmertfuneralhome.com