Leland WakePEORIA - Leland R. Wake, 92, of Peoria, formerly of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at his residence.He was born on May 5, 1924, in Farmington to Richard and Viola Abel Wake. They preceded him in death.He married Phyllis Putman on July 2, 1961, in Peoria. She survives.Also surviving are two children, Debra (Stephen Dellinger of West Peoria, and Denise (the late David) Dellinger of Peoria; grandchildren, Bryan and Joab Dellinger; and three sisters, Mary Page, Judy Thurman and Marge Plumer. Four brothers, Don, Arnold, Bill and David, also preceded him in death.Leland served in the
US Navy during
WWII. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 38 years of service. He attended First Baptist Church in Peoria. A funeral will be held on Saturday 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home.Burial will be held at the Mt Zion Cemetery in rural Fiatt.Memorials may be made to the .To view Leland's video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit
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