William D Hoyle

Born Sept. 11, 1924 in Pekin to Davis and Marticia (Watkins) Hoyle, he married Clelea Skaggs on Jun. 26, 1946 in Lincoln.

Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Dave (Becky) Hoyle of Pekin and Freddy (Joanna) Hoyle of Manito; 1 daughter, Sandi (Bill) Hunsinger of Mahomet; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Dude worked for Corn Products Corporation in Pekin for 45 years, retiring in 1986.

He was a member of the Normandale Reformed Church in Pekin.

Dude had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. 

He was a life member of Roy L. King V.F.W. Post #1232 in Pekin, the Disabled American Veterans Post # 50 in Pekin, and the Pekin Moose Family Center # 916.

He enjoyed fishing, bowling and gardening. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army and the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Normandale Reformed Church, 2001 S. 2nd St., Pekin, IL 61554

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Pekin.