Eldon C. Scheider 77, of Ridott died Thursday February 12, 2004 at the FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born on April 8, 1926 in Rural Red Oak he was the son of Harvey and Bertha (Burkard) Scheider. He worked in the shipping department for National Lock for over 30 years retiring in 1983.
He is survived by 3 daughters Sheryl (Rolland) Robieson of Cape Coral, FL, Peggy (John) Euler of Freeport, Pamela (Frank) Lee of Flower Mound, Texas; one son Sheldon (Jill) Lobdell of Freeport; one step daughter Denise (John) Madajczyk of Freeport; one step son Terry Starliper of Rockford; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, four great step grandchildren; one sister Katherine Benson of Freeport; one brother Dale Scheider of Lena.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Graveside service will be held Monday 2:00 pm at the Richland Free Cemetery in Red Oak with the Reverend Alan McLearn-Montz officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Burial will be in the Richland Free Cemetery, Red Oak, IL.
A memorial fund has been established in his name for the American Diabetes Foundation.
Funeral arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary.
Please sign the family guest registry at www.walkermortuary.com.