Eldon Lee Wachtendorf

June 19, 1952 - July 27, 2024 (72 years old)

Basco, Illinois

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Eldon Lee Wachtendorf

June 19, 1952 - July 27, 2024 (72 years old)

Basco, Illinois

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Eldon Lee Wachtendorf Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-08-03T14:00:00
End: 2024-08-03T16:00:00
Location: Printy Funeral Home

The world bids farewell to Eldon Lee Wachtendorf of Basco, Illinois, born in Carthage, Illinois, departing on July 27, 2024 at the age of 72. Eldon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eldon Lee Wachtendorf to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Junius E Wachtendorf; his brother Steven Wachtendorf; his stepfather Albert Cameron; and his grandparents, John, Hannah Wachtendorf (Tobias), Harry and Hattie Launer (Gavillet).

He is survived by: his mother Marilyn Launer Wachtendorf Cameron; his son Jerry Wachtendorf (Tammie Gipe); his sister Phyllis Whitaker (Bill); and his stepsiblings, Mary Essingler (Les) and Wayne Cameron (Rhonda). He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Blessing Cancer Center or wishes of the family.

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July 29, 2024

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“Haven't seen Eldon in many years. We were good friends in1971 - 1976 . I moved to Danvers. Il for work, and we just grew apart. My sympathy to all his family”

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Printy Funeral Home
405 Cherry St, Carthage, IL 62321

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405 Cherry St, Carthage, IL 62321

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