Obituary David G. Doremus, 76, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away at 6:08pm, Saturday, December 6, 2014 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. He was born June 1, 1938 in Peoria to George D. and Arvalyn Graham Doremus. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Peck on January 25, 1958 in Washington, she survives. Also surviving are their children, Thomas (Terri) Doremus of Washington, Ed (Melinda) Smith of Woodbridge, VA, Todd (Karen) Doremus of Metamora, Jean (Tony Bolton) Filson of Washington, Paul Russellburgh and Jennifer Balding; siblings, Steven Doremus of Nesbit, MS and Linda Lott of Peoria; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Scott Doremus; and a grandson, Andrew Filson. Dave owned and operated several local businesses, including Dave's Meat Market in Washington and Doremus Decorating and Design Center in Germantown Hills. He was very creative and enjoyed woodcarving and painting. He was an avid outdoorsman, and especially enjoyed guiding groups from the Children's Home on canoe trips. Dave had many other interests including antiques and classic cars. A funeral service for Dave will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday December 10, 2014 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00pm, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton. Rev. Bob DeBolt will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the David Doremus Memorial Fund c/o CEFCU. Cemetery Details Hillcrest Memory Gardens 21925 Washington Road Morton, IL, Visitation DEC 9. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Service DEC 10. 10:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571