Walter Lee Mohr's Obituary
Walter Lee Mohr, age 77, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 9:41 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL.
Walter Lee was born on January 9, 1943 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Walter A. and Leona (Reinhardt) Mohr. On March 10, 1962, he married Suzie Klinger in St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and the Methodist Men. Walter Lee was a lifelong farmer and had worked for 5 years at Blue Bell Packing, 26 years at Consol #2 Mine and 6 years at Nascote Industries. He was a member of Future Farmers of America, 4-H, U.M.W.A. and belonged to the Rural Youth. Walter Lee was an avid L.A. Dodger and Pinckneyville Panther fan. He dearly loved farming and spending time with his family. His greatest joy was being actively involved with his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan!
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Suzie (Klinger) Mohr; four children, Traci Wolf, Sheryl (Chuck) Hessler, Becki (Kevin) Cowley and Brandon (Lori) Mohr; a brother, James (Dorothy) Mohr; and seven grandchildren, Tara Deskin, Chase Deskin, Taylor Deskin, Brayden Cowley, Carsyn Cowley, Riley Mohr and Sydney Mohr.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Mohr.
Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Don Meeks officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at the United Methodist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, Pinckneyville, IL or the Methodist Men.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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