Garry Tim "Pee Wee" Derringer, 58, of Ellis Grove, IL, passed away at 10:30 am on Wednesday May 9, 2012, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He passed on peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. He was born to Billie and Versia (nee: Ozee) Derringer on June 20, 1953 in Golconda, Illinois. He married Joan (nee: Averbeck) Wenzel on December 15, 1978 in Chester, Illinois. She survives. Garry was a Union Carpenter Local #662 For 40 years. He was a member of Chester Eagles, Randolph County Saddle Club and Steeleville Bass Club. He was a former Fire Chief of the Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid Fisherman and Hunter. Survivors: Wife: Joan Derringer Ellis Grove, IL 4 Children: Christy (Dave) Rodriguez Oakville, MO Kimberley (Penty) Wheeler Royse City, TX Missy (Mark Reeves) Derringer Coulterville, IL Lonnie (Erin) Wenzel Centralia, IL 15 Grandchildren: Kimberly, Sean, Daniel, Vikki, David, Brandon, Kelsey, Cory, Brandon, Caity, Cole, Lance, Chase, Olivia and Alicia "E.C." 1 Great Grandson: Levi 4 Siblings: Wilma (Jim) Whittenberg Chester, IL Bill (Cindy) Derringer Walsh, IL Larry (Terry) Derringer Perryville, MO LaDonna (Jesse) Donjon Red Bud, IL 1 Sister-in-law 5 Brothers-in-law Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Father-in-law - Henry Averbeck and Sister-in-law - Louise Derringer. Private Burial will be held at Ellis Grove City Cemetery A Celebration of his life will be held: 11:30 - 3:30 pm Saturday May 12, 2012 American Legion Hall Evansville, Illinois In lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to: Shriners or Lion's Club
