Obituary Ronald W. Allgaier, 63, of Peoria, formerly of East Peoria, died at 6:54 PM on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Peoria. He was born on February 28, 1949 in Peoria to Theodore J. and Marian D. Wilmeth Allgaier. He married Linda J. Simmons on January 23, 1971 in Bartonville. She preceded him in death on July 9, 2008. He later married Carolyn Brown on February 18, 2012 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are his son, Ryan P. Allgaier of East Peoria, his daughter, Jennifer L. Allgaier of Indianapolis, IN, his step son Dr. John E. Keller of Henderson, NV., and his sister Barbara L. Aper of Bartonville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ron graduated from ICC in 1969. He then attended Bradley University, where he played in the Jazz Band. After college he started working for Caterpillar Inc. in Morton. He worked at CAT for 40 years, his final position being a Packaging Analyst. He was a very active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria, where he took joy serving the Lord as an elder, liturgist, Sunday school teacher, trumpeter, and choir member. Ron honored many area veterans by playing Taps for their funeral services for the past 50 years. Along with playing for our troops, he would play yearly at Veteran's Day and Memorial Day ceremonies in Peoria and around the area. In 2012 the City of Peoria officially named August 9 as Ron Allgaier Day. Funeral services for Ron will be at 10 AM on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria. Pastor Joe Meyer will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Monday January 7, 2013 at the church. There will be an additional visitation an hour before the service. Burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Visitation JAN 7. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Redeemer Lutheran Church 6801 N Allen Road Peoria, IL, US Visitation JAN 8. 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Redeemer Lutheran Church 6801 N Allen Road Peoria, IL, US Service JAN 8. 10:00 AM Redeemer Lutheran Church 6801 N Allen Road Peoria, IL, US