1919
Eugene
2013
Eugene D Missel
August 3, 1919 — July 23, 2013
Eugene D. Missel, 93, of Streator, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ, Streator with Tony Ross officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Winterrowd Funeral Home, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be grandsons Bryan Pence, Douglass, Kurt, Shane, Robert Jr., Irvin, Kevin M. and Keith Missel.
Born Aug. 3, 1919, in Grand Ridge, he was the son of Ervin and Minta (Tucker) Missel. He married Dorothy Wolff on Nov. 29, 1937 in La Porte, Ind. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2008, having celebrated 70 years of marriage together.
Eugene began his career working with his older brother, Leonard, at the local Allis-Chalmers dealership in Streator. He also did custom farm work throughout the area. He later began a business of his own, operating a Lincoln-Mercury and Minneapolis-Moline dealership in Streator at M & H Motors, with his brother-in-law, Robert Hogan.
In 1954, Eugene purchased the small local John Deere franchise and expanded it into Streator Implement, located on East Main Street. At age 60, Eugene left John Deere after 25 years to follow his passion and go into full-time farming. Eugene purchased what had been his grandfather's farm east of Streator, at a public auction, keeping the land in the Missel family. He was actively involved in farm operations for the rest of his life.
He is survived by a daughter, Marsha Pence of Streator; sons, Robert Missel Sr. and Kenneth (Evelyn) Missel, both of Fanning Springs, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Missel of Streator; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Niles; brothers Allen, Paul and Ron Missel; and a special friend, Doris Ragusa.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Frederick and Kevin L. Missel; two grandsons, Jeff Pence and Darryl Pence; a granddaugther, Julie Missel in infancy; a great-grandson, Lucas Missel; son-in-law, Norman Pence; daughter-in-law, Lynn Missel; brothers Leonard, Cecil, Raymond, Edward and Lee; and sisters Lillian Hogan and Genelda Bundy Braunton.
For nearly 70 years, Eugene was a member of Central Church of Christ in Streator, where he had served as an elder and was the oldest active member. He was also a member of the La Salle County Farm Bureau. Eugene will be remembered for his service to God, his unwavering commitment to his family, his generosity, his sharp business mind, his sense of humor and his unforgettable smile.
Memorials may be directed to Central Church of Christ or Long Point Christian Church
Winterrowd Funeral Home
305 S. Park St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2703
www.winterrowdfh.com
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ, Streator with Tony Ross officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Winterrowd Funeral Home, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be grandsons Bryan Pence, Douglass, Kurt, Shane, Robert Jr., Irvin, Kevin M. and Keith Missel.
Born Aug. 3, 1919, in Grand Ridge, he was the son of Ervin and Minta (Tucker) Missel. He married Dorothy Wolff on Nov. 29, 1937 in La Porte, Ind. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2008, having celebrated 70 years of marriage together.
Eugene began his career working with his older brother, Leonard, at the local Allis-Chalmers dealership in Streator. He also did custom farm work throughout the area. He later began a business of his own, operating a Lincoln-Mercury and Minneapolis-Moline dealership in Streator at M & H Motors, with his brother-in-law, Robert Hogan.
In 1954, Eugene purchased the small local John Deere franchise and expanded it into Streator Implement, located on East Main Street. At age 60, Eugene left John Deere after 25 years to follow his passion and go into full-time farming. Eugene purchased what had been his grandfather's farm east of Streator, at a public auction, keeping the land in the Missel family. He was actively involved in farm operations for the rest of his life.
He is survived by a daughter, Marsha Pence of Streator; sons, Robert Missel Sr. and Kenneth (Evelyn) Missel, both of Fanning Springs, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Missel of Streator; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Niles; brothers Allen, Paul and Ron Missel; and a special friend, Doris Ragusa.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Frederick and Kevin L. Missel; two grandsons, Jeff Pence and Darryl Pence; a granddaugther, Julie Missel in infancy; a great-grandson, Lucas Missel; son-in-law, Norman Pence; daughter-in-law, Lynn Missel; brothers Leonard, Cecil, Raymond, Edward and Lee; and sisters Lillian Hogan and Genelda Bundy Braunton.
For nearly 70 years, Eugene was a member of Central Church of Christ in Streator, where he had served as an elder and was the oldest active member. He was also a member of the La Salle County Farm Bureau. Eugene will be remembered for his service to God, his unwavering commitment to his family, his generosity, his sharp business mind, his sense of humor and his unforgettable smile.
Memorials may be directed to Central Church of Christ or Long Point Christian Church
Winterrowd Funeral Home
305 S. Park St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2703
www.winterrowdfh.com
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