Jeffrey Edward Nein Obituary (1950 - 2017)

Jeffrey Edward Nein, 66, of Hanna City, IL passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jeffs life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Argenta United Methodist Church. Jeff will be laid to rest in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Susan G. Komen Foundation or the Humane Society of Decatur & Macon County. Jeff was born on July 2, 1950 in Decatur, IL, the son of Donald E. Nein Sr. and Elizabeth Jane (McLernon) Nein. He was a graduate of Argenta-Oreana High School and served a four year machinist apprenticeship with Caterpillar. Jeff retired in 2003 after 35 years of service from Caterpillar as an I.T. Supervisor. He was a life member of the Peoria Chapter of H.O.G. and was an exceptional woodworker and handyman. Jeff is survived by his brothers: Donald E. Nein Jr. and his wife Connie of Deer Creek, IL, Gary Nein and his wife Kim of Argenta, IL and Joe Nein and his wife Maryanne of Argenta, IL; nieces and nephews; special friends: Joe and Tricia Buskirk of Hanna City, IL, John and Cheryl Vinovich of West Peoria, IL and Joan Weisser of Peoria, IL; Jeffs two dogs: Bud and Jenny. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Gregory Gig Nein. The family would like to extend a special appreciation to Sammy Nein for his help with his Uncle Jeff.