Obituary Richard W. "Dick" Ockerby, 69 of Eureka, IL and formerly of Washington, IL, died at 6:40 pm Friday, August 5, 2016 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Peoria to Wayne and Phyllis Baggett Ockerby, who preceded him in death. He married Nancy J. Hillyer on November 13, 1966 in Peoria Heights, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 1 daughter, Cami Davis of Chicago, IL and 1 son, Jonathan (Karla) Ockerby of Washington, IL, 2 sisters, Pat (Harold) Mitchell of Pekin, IL, and Janice (Albert) Kern of Del Mar, CA. Dick was also a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Western Military Academy in Alton, IL in 1965, Dick proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Dick worked as a machine repairman at Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He then ran his own business, Gemini Industrial Services, a industrial grinder consulting company until 2007. Over the years, he traveled internationally as a grinder specialist. As a lifetime member of the Peoria Motorcycle Club, Dick's passion was riding and working on his antique motorcycles. He also loved NASCAR/NHRA, drag racing his Honda motorcycle and watching the Chicago Bears. Above all, he enjoyed time with his loving wife, Nancy. A graveside service for Dick will be at 1 pm Friday, August 12, 2016 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, where military rites will be accorded by the United States Army. Pastor Doug Hicks will officiate. A Celebration of Life will follow from 2-5 pm on Friday at the VFW Hall, 300 Zinser Place, Washington. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Cemetery Details Swan Lake Memory Gardens 4601 Route 150 Peoria, IL, Graveside Service AUG 12. 01:00 PM Swan Lake Memory Gardens 4601 Route 150 Peoria, IL, US Celebration of Life AUG 12. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Veteran of Foreign Wars Hall 300 Zinser Place Washington, IL, US, 61571