Leland W Personette Obituary (1944 - 2015)

Leland W. Personette, 70, of Decatur passed away on Saturday (August 29, 2015) at his home. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Salvation Army at 229 W. Main St Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with military rites provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to the Salvation Army. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Leland was born on November 27, 1944 in Decatur, IL the son of Paul and Ruth (Ward) Personette. He married Diane Washburn on January 16, 1964 in New London, MO. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Waconda, IL. Leland was the Safety Director for H.B. Fuller Tech & Adhesives of Palatine, IL. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. Leland was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and was the author of the book "Dusty Trades." Surviving is his wife of 51 years Diane of Decatur, IL; four sons: Paul Personette and his wife Tami of Fort Worth, TX; Phillip Personette and his wife Melissa of Noblesville, IN; Brian Personette and his wife Nina of Decatur, IL and Matthew Personette also of Decatur, IL; brother: Robert Personette and his wife Patsy of Montana; and nine grandchildren: Cassandra, Melody, Nate, Tristan, Sawyer, Everett, Michael, Sierra and Marina. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Victor. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.