George DeWilde

george dewilde

September 14, 1960 ~ March 16, 2022

Born in: Taylorville, IL
Resided in: Formerly of Taylorville, IL

George DeWilde, 61, of Sullivan, formerly of Taylorville, passed away at 10:44 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Eastview Terrace Nursing Home in Sullivan.

George was born September 14, 1960, in Taylorville, the son of Joseph and Julia (Wood) DeWilde. He graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1978, and then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy. George then attended Shawnee Community College technical school, to study HVAC repair. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and listening to rock and roll, especially Rush and Steely Dan. George especially enjoyed the time he spent with his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

George is survived by his brothers, John (wife, Arlene) DeWilde of Lincoln, and James (companion, Sharon) DeWilde of Edwardsville; and step-sister, Lu Anne (husband, Bob) Stone of Palmer; and many nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside ceremony will be held at Anderson Cemetery in Palmer.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, 25 Club Area, Springfield, IL 62712.

The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of George or offer condolences to his family.

Services

Graveside Ceremony:

Anderson Cemetery

Palmer, IL 62556


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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in George DeWilde 's name.

Disabled American Veterans

25 Club Area
Springfield, IL

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