Obituary Pekin- William E. Stroup, 79, of Pekin died at 12:30 AM on Friday, August 14, 2009 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on September 12, 1929 in Kirksville, MO to James A. and Ava (Thevel) Stroup. He married Elaine E. Weishaar on April 26, 1948 in Browning, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters Pam (Michael) Dunne of Peoria and Judy (George) Massetti of Pekin; son Dennis E. (Elaine) Stroup of Lake Dallas, TX; 2 brothers Gary (Trudy) Stroup of Peoria and Melvin (Ruth Jean) Stroup of Oregon; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Melvina Harvey. William was a plant manager at Building KK in East Peoria for Caterpillar where he worked until his retirement after 35 years. Afterwards, he and his wife owned a vacuum cleaner repair shop in Pekin. He was a member at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church where he served on the board. William was an avid golfer, was a workaholic, and was always fun to be around. He will be remembered as a great and wonderful husband and father. A service to celebrate William's life will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in East Peoria. Pastor Fred Doughty will officiate. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery is East Peoria. A visitation will be held from 11 AM- 1PM prior to the services at the church. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Benevolence Fund. Visitation AUG 18. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Glad Tidings Assembly of God 2201 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US Service AUG 18. 01:00 PM Glad Tidings Assembly of God 2201 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US