Joseph R. Waibel

Joseph R. Waibel, 88, of Peoria, IL passed away at 9:47 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on April 18, 1928 in Peoria, IL to Frederick and Laura (Wilkenson) Waibel. He married Patricia A. Kemmer on April 11, 1953 in Peoria. She passed away on September 15, 2015. Surviving are his children Gregory (Laurie) Waibel of Congerville, IL, Jody (Wesley) Smith of Roberts, IL, and Bernie Waibel of Peoria; grandsons Nathan Waibel, Jacob Waibel, Matthew Waibel and Kurt Smith; granddaughters Angela Waibel and Lisa Schell; and great-grandson Joseph Schell. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He graduated from Woodruff High School in 1946. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948. He graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Architectural Design. Joe worked at Lauterbach Lumber Company, Peoria School District 150, and Town and Country Construction. He was an Eagle Scout and served as an assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 46 of Peoria. Joe was a member of St. Mary's, St. Peter's, and St. Bernard's Catholic Churches, all of Peoria. He also served as an Eucharistic Minister. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with Deacon Rob Heiple officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until service time at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Neighborhood House Peoria, 1020 South Matthews Street, Peoria, IL 61605. Online condolences at www.peoriafuneral.com.