Myron Litwiller

Myron R. Litwiller, 72, of Morton, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born August 21, 1950 in Lincoln to Lawrence J. and Gladys K. Martin Litwiller.  He married Sarah Van Ooteghem on September 1, 1972 in Rock Island, and she survives.

Also surviving are one son, Jon (Abby) Litwiller of San Jose, CA; two grandsons, Isaac and Griffin Litwiller; two brothers, Larry Wayne (Sandra) Litwiller and Don (Nancy) Litwiller, both of Morton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Laura Litwiller in 1999.

Myron attended Hittle High School in Armington and graduated as valedictorian of his class. He attended Illinois State University, where he played basketball from 1968-1972.  He graduated in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

He worked as an accountant at Eureka Company for 39 years and farmed with his father for 9 years.

Myron attended Northwoods Community Church in Peoria and was a devoted man of God with his faith being an important part of his life.

In his later years, he enjoyed the fellowship of golfing with his friends.

A graveside service will be at 10:00 am Friday, June 23, 2023 at Mennonite Cemetery in Hopedale.  A memorial service will be at 11:00 am at Hopedale Mennonite Church in Hopedale.  Kurt Walker will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Thursday at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. 

Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton or Hopedale Mennonite Church.

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