Art Wurster, 75, of Washington, passed away at 3:03pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

Art was born December 1, 1948 in Peoria to the late Chester A. and Doris J. Raines Wurster.

He is survived by his son, Jason (Jennifer) Wurster of St. Joseph, MI; his three granddaughters - who meant the world to him - Addison, Mia, and Megan; his sisters, Barb (Mike) McCoskey of Washington and Diane (Les) Whaley of Irmo, SC.

He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Teri Jo.

Art retired from Caterpillar after many years of service. He served in the Army National Guard where, according to a newspaper clipping we found, he wore a short hair wig to cover up his long hair. Art enjoyed: fresh air and cigarettes, cold beers and his middle finger, reading good books and complaining about bad ones, Gypsy Road and the F Word. Short walks to the parking lot and long naps on the couch, warm beaches and being a pain in the ass. He tolerated the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears, to a lesser degree.

Family will receive friends from 5-7:00pm Friday, April 12, 2024 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. His brother-in-law, Mike McCoskey will close the gathering with remembrances of Art. Cremation rites have been accorded.

The family would also like to thank the staff at Carle Health, OSF, and St. Anthony Hospital for their daily kindness and patience.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National PKU Alliance, https://www.npkua.org/Forms/General-Donation (clickable link is located below).

We miss you, Pops.