Wesley J. Oyer b. 1 Jul 1935 Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI d. 18 Oct 2019 Urbana, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Wesley J. Oyer

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  • Name Wesley J. Oyer 
    Birth 1 Jul 1935  Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 18 Oct 2019  Urbana, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • East Bend Memorial Gardens
    Person ID I3250  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2019 

    Father Elmer Jesse Oyer,   b. 5 Mar 1896, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jan 1992, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Mother Dora Alma Springer,   b. 12 Sep 1904, Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Dec 1996, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Marriage 15 Oct 1924  [1] 
    • By J.A. Heiser
    Family ID F60  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Virginia Lee (Ginny) Schaer 
    Children 
     1. Philip Alan Oyer
     2. Jayne Ellen Oyer
     3. Timothy Dale Oyer
    Family ID F2262  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Apr 2001 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 Jul 1935 - Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 18 Oct 2019 - Urbana, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:

      Wesley J. Oyer, 84, of Fisher, IL, passed away October 18, 2019 at 10:07 PM at Carle Foundation Hospital.

      Visitation will be from 10:00- 11:00 AM Thursday, October 24, 2019 at East Bend Mennonite Church,
      Fisher, with memorial services following at 11:00 AM. Pastor Luke Rosenberger will officiate. Burial will follow in the East Bend Cemetery.

      Wes was born July 1, 1935 in Ashley, MI, the son of the late Elmer and Dora (Springer) Oyer. He
      married Virginia Schaer on April 7, 1961, she survives.

      Also surviving are: sons- Philip (Kristin) Oyer of Ludlow, IL, Timothy (LynnEtta) Oyer of Dewey, IL; daughter- Jayne (Duane) Eby of Fisher; grandsons- Colton (Shelby) Eby and Bradon Eby; granddaughters- Cassandra Oyer and Addison Oyer; brothers- Sanford (Virginia) Oyer, John (Jolene) Oyer, Robert (Rebecca) Oyer; sisters-Donna (Glen Miller) Cripe, Janet (Joseph) Harnish; and sister-in-law-Ruth Oyer.

      Wes was preceded in death by brothers, Franklin (Joyce) Oyer, Melvin Oyer, and brother-in-law, Donald Cripe.

      Wes graduated from Fisher High School and attended Goshen College in Indiana. He was a skilled contractor by trade with a reputation for quality and integrity. He enjoyed woodworking and was gifted in antique furniture repair. As an active member of East Bend Mennonite Church, he sat on many committees, taught Sunday School and loved the Lord. In the later years of retirement, his volunteer work at OSF in Urbana, IL brought him much pleasure.

      Memorials may be made in Wesley’s name to East Bend Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 520, Fisher, IL 61843. Please share memories on Wesley’s tribute wall at www.lambyoungfh.com [2]

  • Sources 
    1. [S226] J. A. Heiser, East Bend Mennonite Church Records.

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203989777/wesley-j_-oyer.


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