Obituary
Gerald L. DeBolt, 80, of Washington, IL died at 4:55 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Washington Christian Village in Washington, IL.
Born on August 4, 1934 in Elmwood, IL to Ralph B and Mabel M. Meginity DeBolt, he married Doris Ann Reichman on February 10, 1957 in Washington, IL. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2014.
Surviving are five daughters, Debbie (Dave) Stark of Washington, Donna (Joe) Cimino of Washington, Dana Beck of Metamora, Dyann (John) Egleston of Madison, WI and Darlene (Greg) Gordon of Washington, one sister, Shirley Briggs of Washingon, eleven grandchildren, Jeni Stark, Lori (C.J.) Akins, Tracie Stark, Daniel (Nicole) Schlueter, Aaron (Alma) McKneight, Areanna Egleston, Taletha Egleston, Amos Egleston, Jason Gordon, Brandyce Gordon, Samantha Gordon, and seven great-grandchildren, Conner Akins, Cooper Akins, Andrew Stark, Joshua Schlueter, Nicholas Schlueter, Jayson McKneight and Logan McKneight.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Jerry was a self-employed mason contractor in the Washington area. He was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church in Washington and also was a member of the Grand Lodge of AF & AM Taylor Lodge #98 in Washington for over 50 years.
A graveside service will be at 10 am Friday, May 1, 2015 at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Rev. Tom Goodell will officiate. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads United Methodist Church.
Graveside Service
MAY 1. 10:00 AM
Glendale Cemetery
Oakwood Circle
Washington, IL, US