Harry O. Wahl, 85, of Washington, passed away at 6:55pm on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born June 15, 1936 in Groveland Township to the late Thomas V. Wahl, Sr. and Evelyn Jenks Wahl. He married Solange Proux on August 8, 1959 at St. Bernard's Church in Peoria. Surviving is his wife of sixty two years, Solange of Washington; their children, Brenda (Virgil) King of Chicago, Susan Reilly of West Palm Beach, FL, Monica (Frank) Moore of Rochelle, Angela (David) Schumacher of Stafford, VA, Tamara (Troy) McBurney of Bloomington, and John (Lori) Wahl of East Peoria; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way; and siblings, Thomas Wahl, Jr of Metamora, Kenneth (Connie) Velpel and Annette (Earl) Pickett, all of Wisconsin. Harry served in the US Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He was stationed in LaRochelle France at Aufredi where he met the love of his life. He went on to work at Caterpillar for 32 years, retiring in 1996. He was a faithful, active member of St. Patrick Church in Washington, serving in many ministries and singing in the choir. Harry had a creative spirit, evident in his love for gardening, observing nature, and writing. He was an exemplary husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington. Visitation will be from 5-7:00pm Monday, November 8, 2021 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Interment with military honors will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV).