Kermit W. Eddy Obituary (1944 - 2016)

Kermit W. Eddy, 72, of Pana died Thursday, March 31, 2016 in his home. He was born on the family farm near Ramsey, IL on March 4, 1944, the son of the late Richard A. Dorothy Krueger Eddy. A graduate of Ramsey High School Class of 1962, Kermit has lived in Pana for past 51 years. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Pana and United Auto Workers Local #751. He had retired from CAT after 39 years. His hobbies included camping, being outdoors, and woodworking, and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Kermit Eddy and Mickey Willhouse were united in holy matrimony on December 29, 1963 in Ramsey Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mickey Eddy, Pana, children: Michael W. Eddy wife Mona, Pana; Christopher W. Eddy wife Carol, Corinth, TX; Julie L. Dressen husband Mark, Pana; David L. Eddy wife Michelle, Middletown, RI; 9 grandchildren: Ashleigh Morgan Dressen, Cody Dustin Eddy, Emma Eddy, Cathy Eck, Teri Stinson, Jamie Dobbs, Brian Eck; 12 great grandchildren; 11 brothers: Butch Eddy, Paul (Carol) Eddy, Raymond (Sharon) Eddy, Charlie Eddy, Dave (Erma) Eddy, Dean (Joni) Eddy, Gordon (Mary) Eddy, Bob (Joyce) Eddy, Norman (Carolyn) Eddy, Kenny (Brenda) Eddy, Allen (Shirley) Eddy; and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in First Church of the Nazarene at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Allen Ebbler and Rev. Ken Barlow, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the church.