Omer Deets

Omer Lyle Deets
March 15, 1927 - April 21, 2022

Born in Carroll County to Glenn and Avis (Buxton) Deets. Graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1945 and was the last surviving member of his class. Long time member of Harvest Time Bible Church. Omer married Joyce Rogene Zier in 1951 at the First Brethren Church in Milledgeville, IL.

Omer is survived by his wife, Joyce, and Sister-in-Law Opal (Paul) Deets; Daughter Leanne Deets Reecher of Jacksonville, FL and Son Norman O.L (Marti) Deets of Milledgeville; Special granddaughter Lindsey (Andy) Pfister and great grandsons, Ben and Jack of Plymouth, WI.;
Special grandson Tim (Erin) Deets and great grandchildren, twins Liliana and Cillian, Cian and Lorelai of Winnebago, IL.

Farming more than 70 years was his joy in life. Omer enjoyed many winters in BareFoot Bay, FL playing golf and softball. He relished attending his grandchildren’s school and sports activities.
A private burial took place at the South Elkhorn cemetery in Milledgeville.

A memorial service will be held at the Polo Senior Center in Polo, IL May 7, 2022 at 10:30 AM with a meal afterward.

In lieu of flowers memorial funds are established for the Polo Senior Center and the Milledgeville Fire Department.

Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com