January
18,
1937
18,
1937
September
11,
2022
11,
2022
Frank W. Palmer
January 18, 1937 - September 11, 2022
Frank Wolford Palmer, 85, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Micanopy, FL and Champaign, IL
passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 surrounded by his family at
his loving second home.
He was born on January 18, 1937 at home in East Peoria, IL. The son of
James S.S. and Violet (Kiesewetter) Palmer. He attended East Peoria High School and was a graduate of Bradley University and the University of Illinois Champaign. He enjoyed
working at Caterpillar during his college years, retired from the University of Illinois
Champaign and was a building superintendent for various construction companies
during his later years. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and
Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church in East Peoria, IL. Frank was known to always be busy with
many interests: pheasant and morel mushroom hunter, traveling, stamp/coin collector,
eclectic art collector, loved being a thrifty shopper but overall he enjoyed spending
time with his family and most of all vacationing with his grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his children Bruce (Cathy) Palmer of Sante Fe, NM,
Lisa (Dan) Olson of Coal Valley, IL and Stacy (Ray) Powell of Sandwich, IL.
He was a proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren Jenny, Brian and Sarah Palmer;
Andrew (Amber) Olson, Amy (Cody) Lindeman, Megan Olson; Emily, Samuel, Charles,
Benjamin, Margaret and Valerie Powell; Great Grandfather of three: Brooks and
Octavia Olson and Cora Lindeman; one sister-in-law, Mary Palmer of Lexington, KY,
several wonderful nieces and nephews and many friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Jim Palmer, Benjamin
Palmer and Baby Boy Palmer and two sisters Betty Snyder and Netress McMullen.
A celebration of life will be at CrossPoint Church in East Peoria, IL with Pastor Mark Friday officiating. Time and date to be determined.
Paco and Frankie Baby will be missed - “Ciao” for now!
Cremation Rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes in Somonauk, IL. To send a flower arrangement or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt. 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
January 18, 1937 - September 11, 2022
Frank Wolford Palmer, 85, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Micanopy, FL and Champaign, IL
passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 surrounded by his family at
his loving second home.
He was born on January 18, 1937 at home in East Peoria, IL. The son of
James S.S. and Violet (Kiesewetter) Palmer. He attended East Peoria High School and was a graduate of Bradley University and the University of Illinois Champaign. He enjoyed
working at Caterpillar during his college years, retired from the University of Illinois
Champaign and was a building superintendent for various construction companies
during his later years. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and
Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church in East Peoria, IL. Frank was known to always be busy with
many interests: pheasant and morel mushroom hunter, traveling, stamp/coin collector,
eclectic art collector, loved being a thrifty shopper but overall he enjoyed spending
time with his family and most of all vacationing with his grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his children Bruce (Cathy) Palmer of Sante Fe, NM,
Lisa (Dan) Olson of Coal Valley, IL and Stacy (Ray) Powell of Sandwich, IL.
He was a proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren Jenny, Brian and Sarah Palmer;
Andrew (Amber) Olson, Amy (Cody) Lindeman, Megan Olson; Emily, Samuel, Charles,
Benjamin, Margaret and Valerie Powell; Great Grandfather of three: Brooks and
Octavia Olson and Cora Lindeman; one sister-in-law, Mary Palmer of Lexington, KY,
several wonderful nieces and nephews and many friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Jim Palmer, Benjamin
Palmer and Baby Boy Palmer and two sisters Betty Snyder and Netress McMullen.
A celebration of life will be at CrossPoint Church in East Peoria, IL with Pastor Mark Friday officiating. Time and date to be determined.
Paco and Frankie Baby will be missed - “Ciao” for now!
Cremation Rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes in Somonauk, IL. To send a flower arrangement or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt. 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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